Ramon S.

Dutch vs English Editorial and Translation: Precision Over Volume

Fifteen years in translation and editorial work. Twenty years in writing. My background spans published books, commercial campaigns, academic research, and institutional communication. My focus is nuance, structure, and intent — not word substitution. I translate, write, and edit. I do not do all three for everyone. Scope and fit are established before work begins. Clear language is not about words. It is about meaning, tone, and context. HOW I WORK All translation is fully manual, Dutch to English and English to Dutch. Editorial work prioritises clarity, rhythm, and cultural accuracy. Revisions are structured, not open-ended. Communication is direct. Expectations are defined before the first deliverable. SELECTED WORK Literary and publishing: Dutch translations of novels by Zoe York and Chloe Maine Published by Nijgh & Van Ditmar and Querido Contributor to De Volkskrant and NRC newspapers International and institutional: License and contract translation for Netflix Dutch–English editorial workflows for CNN Academic localisation for Erasmus University Rotterdam Editorial work for Le Monde (international English site). Brand and commercial: Lavazza, Huel, Red Bull, Brainlabs Digital (Mars, Sheba campaigns), SanusQ, Simple Online Healthcare. I do not take on bulk SEO writing, transcription, or unrelated technical work. If your project requires precise bilingual communication and structured editorial thinking, scope and fit are established in one conversation. Author of "I Am Not an Applicant", a handbook on professional positioning.