What a duo! I wish I lived nearby!

As the #namethetranslator movement has been successful in highlighting the importance of acknowledging translators for the essential work they do, so can a widespread movement succeed in raising awareness of teh type of work involved in literary translation and the reasons why only we--humans, writers, artists--can do it. My article on AI and translation in Hopscotch Translation.

Here's an article I wrote a few years ago for @hopscotch-tr.bsky.social on AI and literary translation. This discussion will only become more relevant in the coming years.
I invite you to read all the articles in the forum: hopscotchtranslation.com/2023/09/19/s...
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I appreciate all your questions about the poet laureateship. Fascinating. Again, I learned so much!

@bettybooks.bsky.social is only three years old, and look at all our titles! You can buy If The Owl Calls, The Boat Not Taken, and Take Me With You Next Time now. Stay tuned for preorder information for Any Kind of Known Tomorrow. To shop for Betty (and WTAW Press) books go to www.wtawpress.org/shop

I love the variety of books Betty publishes! Here we see a short story collection, a literary mytery, a memoir, and the upcoming novel by @ldeforest.bsky.social.

Getting your book in the library and the importance of book reviews I am thrilled to see my book-length translation, The Book of Affects by Brazilian author Marilia Arnaud, in the new books section of my local library. This is my first published book, and as a newbie,...

Here's my latest blog post. I write about getting my first book-length in the library, the importance of book reviews for that and other purposes, and how to find reviewers. This post is geared towards emerging literary translators.
www.ilzeduarteliterarytranslator.com/post/getting...

Why are preorders so important? Fellow Betty Leah De Forest explains this briefly and directs us to more information.
Thank you, @ldeforest.bsky.social!
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I love them all!

She's so lovely. I'm looking forward to it.

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This was a fantastic episode! I learned so much.

It is fine indeed!

This month's Betty's Corner. If you aren't receiving our newsletter yet, you can subscribe at the link in the original post.
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C. S. Soares escreveu uma biografia de Machado de Assis, que inclui novas descobertas sobre o nosso maior escritor e narra sua vida com um estlio belo e envovente, como se fosse um romance. O primeiro dos dois volumes encontra-se 'a venda.

Hey, Massachusetts folks! Don't miss this in-person reading featuring WTAW Press authors on April 30!
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The Bettys in Baltimore! AWP was exciting and productive, but to me these off-site encounters were the truest moments of being in community with fellow writers.
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Thank you, @bettybooks.bsky.social, for your support!
Betty, and imprint of WTAW Press, will publish my debut story collection (my original stories) in 2027.
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if you’re trying to “save time” as a writer by using AI, i suggest you find another profession. it takes time to write well, time to write exciting books. it takes time to write one good poem. i’ve spent years on a single poem. the time spent learning one’s craft is everything

C. S. Soares sobre sua biografia de Machado
#biografias #MachadodeAssis

Great interview with WTAW Press founder and EIC
@pegalfordpursell.bsky.social! Especially informative to writers interested in the press and its one-of-a-kind imprint
@bettybooks.bsky.social, books by female writers for everyone.
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What an impressive first publication! Don't miss "Labelmaker" by K.P. McLaughlin, published just yesterday (March 26). Love it!
#flashfiction #fabflash

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Great interview with WTAW Press founder and EIC @pegalfordpursell.bsky.social! Especially informative to writers interested in the press and its one-of-a-kind imprint @bettybooks.bsky.social, books by female writers for everyone.
#WTAWPress #BettyBooks #supportsmallpresses #writingcommunity

Ilze Duarte's selfie with a copy of her book-length translation, The Book of Affects by Brazilian author Marilia Arnaud, in the new books section of her local library.

The short story collection The Book Affects by @mariliaarnaud in my translation available at my local library!
To accept a recommendation of a book, libraries usually require at least one professional review in a reputable publication. Thought this would be helpful info to #emergingtranslators.

Thank you for translating it, Amanda, and doing such a terrific job of it!

A novel exposing misogyny and violence in Brazil Ilze Duarte reviews Állex Leilla’s novel in which a victim of violence takes justice into her own hands.

My review of Springtime in the Bones by Brazilian author Allex Leilla, tanslated by @amandasarasien.bsky.social. A novel for our time, as Brazilians take to the streets to protest misogyny and violence against women. Please share & read!
@pelta.bsky.social
readingintranslation.com/2026/03/23/a...

Curious about what women writers have influenced #thebettys? Here's a snapshot of this month's Betty's Corner, our newsletter. Sign up to find out more! Link in the original post.
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Marilia Arnaud

Such high stakes in @kaimaristed.bsky.social's upcoming story collection: threats to life and limb, loss of innocence, of freedom, of country, of identity. The writing is so lush and fluid it draws the reader in and doesn't let go. Be sure to get your copy! Preorder information in the orginal post.

Betty's next title! @ldeforest.bsky.social has created a novel of great depth and resonance, impressive in its expert weaving of themes and story lines. A great literary achievement!
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Congrats, Olga!

It seems the poems gave you something to focus on and away from the pain. They served their purpose. 🙂