Translators Aloud
Translators Aloud, a United Kingdom based YouTube channel (@translatorsaloud), publishes readings of literary translations by the translators themselves. It has about 2,800 subscribers and a median of 87 views per video, with roughly 50 uploads a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Reach book-lovers and translation buyers through readings by working translators
- Median of 87 views and about 2,800 subscribers, so small but highly targeted reach
- About 50 uploads a year, with 18 in the last 90 days
- Consistent literary audience; sponsored rate estimated at $150 to $250 per video
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- author reading, translator reading, translator interview
- Tone
- literary, earnest
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 4 to 8 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- books & publishing
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Affiliate flag is set in channel metrics, with a shop and Ko-fi link on the site; no sponsored video found in the recent uploads.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Readings are literary excerpts; some titles touch on war and queer themes (e.g. 'Unicorns' description) but none are flagged as unsuitable.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 2.8k | 87 | 18 |
Benchmark score: 22 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Antonia Lloyd-Jones reads from Mariusz Szczygieł's GOTTLAND · 72 views
▶Sylvia Franke reads from Gerasimos Bekas's ALL THE GOOD GUYS · 112 views
▶David Houston-Hill on Translating Songs & Poems: Matching Me · 471 viewsLast three uploads, latest 3 days ago.
TRANSLATORS ALOUD: THE VOICE OF TRANSLATED LITERATURE A place for translators to read their own work; a positive space for sharing great literature, read aloud by the translators themselves. For submissions - please fill in the Google form on the "Submissions" page of our website: https://translatorsaloud.com/submissions/ We accept bilingual submissions into or out of English, as long as one of the excerpts (original text or translation) is English: either translator/author collaborations, or the translator reading both. *Please note: it is the responsibility of the translator to clear pe
About Translators Aloud
Translators Aloud is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom, run by translators to share literary translation through readings the translators record themselves. According to the channel's website, it began in May 2020 and has grown to nearly 2,500 YouTube subscribers, with over 600 videos by around 400 translators working in 48 languages.
The channel posts about 50 videos a year, usually four to eight minutes long, with low production values and a focus on the text. Its audience is estimated to be mostly readers, students, translators and publishers interested in world literature, though this is an estimate rather than platform data.
The channel is not a typical sponsorship outlet, but small presses and literary organizations can book integrations here. At an estimated $20 to $35 CPM, a sponsored video is priced against paid ads, which usually run $10 to $30 CPM, so value depends on how well the audience fits.
Written from Translators Aloud's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Translators Aloud can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Translators
How much does Translators Aloud charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of 87 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, using the $20 to $35 per 1,000 views rule for long-form content. Rates are a starting estimate and can be negotiated for specific campaigns.
What does Translators Aloud post about on YouTube?
The channel posts short readings of literary translations, performed by the translators themselves. Titles cover fiction, poetry and nonfiction from many languages, with some readings of works still seeking a publisher.
How do I contact Translators Aloud for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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