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Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
I translated my fanfic "Flatmates" (written in English) into German. Anyone who wants to read it and tell me if it works in German as well would be welcome. 
Last edited by SusiGo (April 29, 2013 6:29 pm)
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Oh, I would love to read it in german. I can give you a feedback aswell. 
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"Falling is just like flying, except there’s a more permanent destination."
"Sherlock Holmes is a great man, and I think one day—if we’re very very lucky—he might even be a good one."
"Would you like to-"
"-have dinner?"
"-solve crimes?"
"Oh"
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Fine, I'll mail it to you.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Thread Starter- QuiteExtraordinary
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
I would also like to do it! 
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He’s got a dog. We go to the pub on weekends. I’ve met his mum and dad …
… and his friends and all his family and I’ve no idea why I’m telling you this.
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Fine.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Thread Starter- tobeornot221b
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
If you needed another one - here I am!
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John: "Have you spoken to Mycroft, Molly, uh, anyone?"
Mrs Hudson: "They don’t matter. You do."
I BELIEVE IN SERIES 5!
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Sorry for bothering you but... when do you plan to mail us / me the story? 
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"Falling is just like flying, except there’s a more permanent destination."
"Sherlock Holmes is a great man, and I think one day—if we’re very very lucky—he might even be a good one."
"Would you like to-"
"-have dinner?"
"-solve crimes?"
"Oh"
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Count me in, I'd so like to return the myrads of smileys you're always giving me!
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I still believe that love conquers all!
"Quick, man, if you love me."
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Mary Me wrote:
Sorry for bothering you but... when do you plan to mail us / me the story?
I did yesterday evening. Could it be that the mail address is wrong? I didn't get any notice that you didn't receive it. Just PM me your e-mail.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Thread Starter- SusiGo
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Count me in, I'd so like to return the myrads of smileys you're always giving me!
Sure I'll do. I hope for smileys but please be honest. It's weird to translate something you've written in a foreign language. 
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Thread Starter- Mary Me
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Sorry for bothering you but... when do you plan to mail us / me the story?
I did yesterday evening. Could it be that the mail address is wrong? I didn't get any notice that you didn't receive it. Just PM me your e-mail.
Ah, it's there. I looked at the wrong e-mail adress first. Thanks!
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"Falling is just like flying, except there’s a more permanent destination."
"Sherlock Holmes is a great man, and I think one day—if we’re very very lucky—he might even be a good one."
"Would you like to-"
"-have dinner?"
"-solve crimes?"
"Oh"
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
Count me in, I'd so like to return the myrads of smileys you're always giving me!
Sure I'll do. I hope for smileys but please be honest. It's weird to translate something you've written in a foreign language.
Oh yes, isn't it? I'm doing it with Soldiering on at the moment, and I must say that I like it better in English than in German. Feels weird, but the sentences are more elegant. In German I always have to make subclauses or new main clauses instead of using gerunds. 
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I still believe that love conquers all!
"Quick, man, if you love me."
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Try to translate English songs (e.g. lovesongs) you like into German. I wonder why, but a lot are not bearable!
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Re: Who wants to proofread my translated fanfic?
That's true. The English syntax is quite elegant.
And I've made the experience that translating my own text feels totally different from translating other people's novels.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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