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Light Novel Translator, Proofreader & Creative Writer

Self employed / Freelance • Lavoratore autonomo

Nov 2025 - Present • 1 yr

Worked independently on the Chinese-to-English fan translation, proofreading, and creative expansion of *The Attempted Alliance*, a light novel originally written in Japanese. Key responsibilities and achievements: - Translated Chinese text into natural, fluent English while preserving the original story's narrative tone, character personalities, and emotional depth. - Proofread and edited translated chapters for grammar, clarity, dialogue quality, and consistency. - Adapted Chinese expressions into natural English while maintaining the intended meaning and storytelling style. - Created an independent, multi-volume fanfiction continuation featuring original storylines, character interactions, and plot developments. - Developed dialogue, character arcs, and narrative pacing while maintaining consistency with the established fictional universe. - Organized and formatted manuscripts into EPUB editions for digital reading. - Reviewed and revised chapters to improve overall literary quality and readability. Gained practical experience in Chinese-to-English literary translation, proofreading, creative writing, manuscript editing, and eBook formatting.

Light Novel Translator, Proofreader & Creative Writer

Freelance • Part time

Aug 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Worked with AnimeAnyway on Japanese light novel translation and proofreading projects, including Classroom of the Elite. Reviewed translated chapters for grammatical accuracy, natural dialogue, terminology consistency, characterization, and readability. Helped refine manuscripts while preserving the original narrative tone and preparing chapters for publication.

Japanese Light Novel Translator & Proofreader

Self-Employed / Freelancer • Lavoratore autonomo

Sep 2026 - Oct 2026 • 1 mo

Worked independently on the Japanese-to-English translation and proofreading of *Nibun no Inochi*, a Japanese light novel. Responsibilities included: - Translating Japanese narrative and dialogue into natural, readable English. - Proofreading and editing translated chapters for grammar, clarity, and consistency. - Preserving character personalities, emotional nuance, and the original storytelling style. - Refining dialogue, sentence structure, and narrative flow. - Reviewing terminology and maintaining consistency throughout the translation. Developed practical experience in literary translation, creative editing, and Japanese light novel localization.