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I am a highly experienced technical writer, researcher, editor, proofreader, and translator with more than 30 years of experience. I have a BA degree in English from the University of London and a Diploma in Technical Communication from the University of Johannesburg. I have worked for major international corporations such as Siemens, General Electric, Nishu Iwa, Leo Burnett, and Agusta, among others. I always strive to exceed my client's expectations.

I am a highly experienced professional translator, copyeditor, and content writer with excellent communication and time-management skills. I work very precisely and pay attention to detail. I specialize in translating and editing academic publications, full-length books, social media and marketing material, academic theses, journal articles, and more. I have extensive experience working with both Amazon KDP and prominent US and international publishing houses. These traditional publishers include Routledge, Columbia University Press, University of California Press, Böhlau, and more. I completed my MA in Translation Studies at the University of Innsbruck (Austria) and Dublin City University (Ireland). In addition to freelance work, I was a researcher, translator, and editor at the University of Innsbruck's Department of American Studies for 6+ years. Language skills - Fluent in English (native), German (native), Afrikaans (fluent), Dutch (fluent, receptive); basic French and Spanish; learning Mandarin. List of Publications (examples of full-length books only. See Upwork Portfolio and past Upwork jobs for other projects) Translations (published & forthcoming) - Almiria Wilhelm, translator. “Cycle Breaker” by Gurjot Kaur Singh (memoir). Forthcoming. - Almiria Wilhelm, Ercan Akyol & Nazlı Vatansever (translators). “The Exploits of Barbarossa.” In “Piracy & Slavery in the Early Modern Mediterranean: A Sourcebook of Arabic and Ottoman Texts." Publisher: University of California Press. Forthcoming 2026. - Almiria Wilhelm & Ashley Nissler (translators). “Recollections of Captivity on Malta by a Turkish Judge from 1599.” In “Piracy & Slavery in the Early Modern Mediterranean." Publisher: University of California Press. Forthcoming 2026. - Almiria Wilhelm & Ashley Nissler (translators). “The Tale of the Jailer Captain: Captain Mahmud’s Capture of a Damned Maltese Ship.” In “Piracy & Slavery in the Early Modern Mediterranean." Publisher: University of California Press. Forthcoming 2026. - Almiria Wilhelm, translator. "Magic Innovation Leadership" by Kristin Reinbach. Amazon, 2023. - Almiria Wilhelm, translator. “Miraculous & Remarkable Events of Twelve Years of Slavery." In "Barbary Captives." Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2022. - Almiria Wilhelm, translator. “Short Story of My Unfortunate Journey." In "Barbary Captives." Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2022. - Almiria Wilhelm & Robert Spindler (translators). “Account of the Travels of Mister Balthasar Sturmer." In "Barbary Captives." Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2022. - Almiria Wilhelm & Robert Spindler (translators). “Mozart, Islam, & the Hangman of Salzburg" by Kurt Palm. In "Mediterranean Slavery & World Literature." Publisher: Routledge, 2019. Full-length books (copyeditor, researcher, proofreader) - "The Traditional Home Herbal Apothecary" by Aida Higgins. Forthcoming 2025 (Amazon). - “The Ultimate Compendium of Natural & Herbal Remedies: A Comprehensive Guide to 200+ Ancient Medicinal Herbs for Healing & Wellness, with Tinctures, Oils & More Alternative Medicine Solutions” by Aida Higgins. 2 volumes. Forthcoming 2025 (Amazon). - "Piracy and Slavery in the Early Modern Mediterranean: A Sourcebook of Arabic and Ottoman Texts." Publisher: University of California Press. Forthcoming 2026. - “Cycle Breaker” by Gurjot Kaur Singh (memoir). Forthcoming. - "Fairy Tale in B Flat: Anamnesis of Berlin WWII" by Lui Campos. Amazon, 2025. - "An Introduction to Literary Studies" (4th edition). Publisher: Routledge, 2024. - "Fix Yourself: LIVE the Happy Path by Using 9 Eustress Exercises to Transform, Change Habits, and Find Balance" by Julian Casper. Amazon, 2023. - "Magic Innovation Leadership" by Kristin Reinbach. Amazon, 2023. - "Non-Duality: What the World Needs Right Now" by Rodger R. Ricketts, Psy.D. Amazon, 2023. - "Barbary Captives: An Anthology of Early Modern Slave Memoirs by Europeans in North Africa." Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2022. - "Mediterranean Slavery and World Literature: Captivity Genres from Cervantes to Rousseau." Publisher: Routledge, 2020. - "Piracy & Captivity in the Mediterranean: 1550-1810." Publisher: Routledge, 2019. - "Präsentieren auf Englisch" (Presenting in English). Publisher: Redline, 2019 - "Verschleppt, Verkauft, Versklavt: Deutschsprachige Sklavenberichte aus Nordafrika (1550-1800)." Publisher: Böhlau, 2019. Short fiction awards - Almiria Wilhelm (author). "The Favourite." Published online at Notes from the Writing Chair, 2013. Link in portfolio. - Almiria Wilhelm (author). "The Wonderland Home for the Aged." Short story - winner of the Whidbey Students Award (Jan. 2013). - Almiria Wilhelm (author). "The Arrival." Short story - winner of the Whidbey Students Award (2012).

I am a South African English speaker of German Parents and have been translating, mainly technical, German to English since 1975. I have translated Datasheets for process control instrumentation and have translated a paper on Temperature measurement published in a Trade Magazine. I am able to translate and edit operating instructions and make them user-friendly. My most recent work has included DIN specifications, rail specifications, gearbox assembly, solar data sheet, medical, wellness and a large number of automotive translations. I have also written a teacher guide for 7 - 8-year-old children called "Faith for Littles".