Freelance

Fiction editing

• Read for continuity, style, etc: 6€/page (1 page = 1600 characters incl. spaces)
• In-depth read for structure, plot, etc (developmental editing): 12€/page
• Linguistic worldbuilding consultation: 50€ flat

 Translation

• German > English
• Introductory rate 10€/page (as defined above) (later 13€)
• Non-binding sample translation: up to 10 pages à 7.50€/page
• Speculative translations (short fiction only): no fee up-front. I will submit the translated work in your name to English-language SFF publications, and once the work is sold, we will split the publication's per-word rate 70/30 transl/author, unless the publication pays the full rate to both translator and author.

Payment

• Conversion to or from non-Euro currency will be based on the rate at xe.com on the date of payment.
• For commissions, a 25% deposit is required.
  
• PayPal
• Direct bank transfer (IBAN/BIC) 

References/Experience 

• Native US English speaker, SF/F author
• Associate member of SFWA
• Currently submitting a translated story to US markets on behalf of Aiki Mira

Boring legal stuff

• Die Rechnung weist keine Umsatzsteuer nach § 19 UStG aus. / In accordance with §19 UStG, VAT is not charged. 
• Sample contract for speculative translations