Paris, France · Charlotte, US
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MATHILDE GARAUD
Reading reports, market monitoring and literary translation — sharp, decision-ready work across Francophone and Anglophone markets.
What I do
Services & deliverables
Reading Reports
Tailored, decision-ready reports grounded in editorial assessment and market context — title data, themes, tropes, trigger warnings, synopsis, comparables, positioning, and opportunity windows. Each report ends with a clear, actionable recommendation. Adapted to your templates and turnaround times. NDA available.
Market Monitoring Brief
Weekly, monthly, or quarterly briefs covering verified market signals — submissions activity, self-publishing performance, writing platforms, professional networks. Highlights emerging trends, rights movement, authors and titles to watch, and upcoming opportunity windows. Ends with a clear prioritisation: why to monitor, why to read, why to move now.
Talent & Title Brief
A full project assessment to support the right decision at the right time — editorial and narrative potential, positioning, French and international comparables, key strengths and risks. Includes a clear market angle, shelf fit, opportunity windows, and a focused outreach approach: who to contact, when, and why.
Sensitive & Urgent Alert
Fast, sound decision-making as soon as a project heats up — context of the signal (buzz, auction rumours, rights opportunity), evidence of momentum, risks of waiting, and a single actionable recommendation with the key contacts needed to trigger the next step.
Cross-market expertise
Two markets,
one sharp eye
Francophone market
- Reading and analysis of manuscripts and published works in French
- Reports delivered in French or English, tailored to your workflow
- Market monitoring across FR trends, tropes, and comparables
- Editorial preparation and manuscript follow-up in French
- Translation FR → EN for international rights outreach
Anglophone market
- Reading anglophone manuscripts and published works (UK / US / AU)
- Reports in French or English, adapted to your format
- Monitoring UK, US and AU publishing landscapes and rights movement
- Scouting via trade press, writing platforms and social signals
- Translation EN → FR for French-market acquisition
Focus areas
Where I specialise
Speculative
Fantasy
Epic · Low/Medium/High · Urban · Dark · Medieval · Gaslamp · Myth & fairy-tale retellings · Steampunk · Dystopian
Romance
Romance & Romantasy
Contemporary · Dark romance · Historical · Dramatic · Romantic comedy · Romantasy
Literary
Contemporary Fiction
Contemporary fiction · Psychological drama · Family saga · Thriller (psychological / domestic) · Cosy mystery
Audiences
YA · NA · Adult
Strong command of narrative codes and reader expectations across all age segments.
Open to
Other Projects
These are my home territories — I remain open to supporting other editorial needs on request.
Work together
Let's talk
about your
project.
NDA available on request
Strict confidentiality guaranteed
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