I have to admit something that’s just a little bit very nerdy: I love proofreading. I love diving into sentences, eradicating stray punctuation marks and comma splices. I also enjoy editing, where I have the power to rewrite entire sentences if need be. (And I do mean need—I have been on the receiving end of [...]
When I worked as the communications manager of a small nonprofit organization, one of my responsibilities was to create and/or manage all of our marketing and collateral materials. It was a challenge to finesse the marketing copy, select just the right photo, and finalize the layout. However, nothing was more challenging than creating a concert [...]
I have been dancing Argentine tango for about four years, and it has taught me many lessons that apply to translation. I’m not just talking about learning and translating the song lyrics, either! Here are three important lessons that apply to both dancing tango and translating: 1. Don’t rush it. Tango requires a leader and [...]
At what point do you decide to let a problem project go? Not long ago, I was working on an English proofreading project for an agency. The agency’s PMs are very nice, communicative people, and I enjoy working with them. The project itself was also interesting: A translated court document discussing the tax investigation of [...]
