#LiteraryTranslator Tiffany Tsao's UW Translation Residency is happening this week! Not to be missed:
1️⃣ 4/14 public lecture at UW
2️⃣ 4/15 literary translation masterclass at Seattle Central
3️⃣ 4/15 talk at Elliott Bay
4️⃣ 4/16 reception + Q&A at Folio
👉 notisnet.org/events @returnstosender.bsky.social

Hi everyone,
I now have a Linktree! My 'one-stop-shop' for all my professional pages and projects. By going to my profile, you can access it. Send me a message, or comment if you have any questions. ☺️

Alannah

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I signed up to the Human Authored scheme today, thanks to seeing this. In a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern AI from human-made content, this logo will help to ensure that we are actively championing HUMAN creativity. #literarytranslator #literarytranslation #humanauthor

Questions for Translators – Big Bearded Bookseller

I've been going on about the Author Interview series a lot recently but I've also developed a Q&A for Translators if there any around who would like to be involved.

No takers so far but it's relatively new

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#BookSky 💙📚 #translation #LiteraryTranslator

The Many Hats Literary Translators Wear - Spanish Book Translations People say translators “wear many hats” because their role extends far beyond simply translating words from one language to another.

As with many professions, translators wear many hats because their role extends far beyond translating words from one language to another. A translator must play multiple roles at once in order to make a living.

What hats do you wear ?

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#literarytranslator #selfpublishing

the literary translation process preparation and research first draft translation self-editing and editing proofreading and finalization

What languages have you translated your books into?

A literary translator brings stories to life across languages, preserving style, voice, and emotion while making books accessible to global audiences.

#indieauthor #selfpublished #literarytranslation #booktranslation #literarytranslator

AI for Book Translations & What Nobody is Really Talking about - Spanish Book Translations Undoubtedly, 2024 has seen an unprecedented rise in the use of AI. But is AI the best choice when it comes to book translations?

Lately, many people are discussing the benefits of using AI for book translations, but few are truly addressing the potential pitfalls.

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#literarytranslator #amwriting #indiewriter #selfpublished

Epic AI Fails in the Book Industry: The Pumpkin Spice Café - Spanish Book Translations Epic AI fails in books: what happens when AI books miss the mark? The case of The Pumpkin Spice Café Spanish translation is food for thought.

Today we talk about Epic #AI Fails in the Book Industry: The Pumpkin Spice Café Spanish Translation

How can a bad translation negatively impact an author's brand?

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#literarytranslation #literarytranslator #aiepicfails #humantranslator #casestudy

I need coffee in an IV

The #freelancer life ain´t easy without indecent amounts of coffee ☕

Comment with your favorite coffee picture or gif

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“Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people, and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary.”

#borispasternak #botd
February 10, 1890-
May 30, 1960
#russian #poet #novelist #composer, #literarytranslator
#quote #literature
#onwriting #writing

5 Reasons to Translate your Books into Spanish: 1. Reach a Massive New Audience 2. Books Book Sales & Revenue 3. Expand your Author Brand 4. Less Competition, More Visibility 5. Create More Oportunities

5 Reasons to Translate your Books into Spanish:

1. Reach a Massive New Audience
2. Books Book Sales & Revenue
3. Expand your Author Brand
4. Less Competition, More Visibility
5. Create More Oportunities

#indieauthor #selfpublishedauthor #literarytranslator

Lorraine O’Grady (standing), Artist Who Defied Category #obitpix #lorraineogrady #conceptualartist #researcheconomist #literarytranslator #rockcritic #artofinstagram #brushdrawing #illustration #portraitdrawing

Another quote from The Book of Affects. In this story, the protagonist/narrator is facing the impending disintegration of his love affair.
You can preorder The Book of Affects now. Publication date: December 1, 2024.
#Brazilianliterature #literarytranslator #shortstorycollection

Hey, translator friends!

I just created a translation feed for us all!

To be included, use any hashtag starting with #transla (such as #translate, #translator, #translating, or #translation), starting with #LiteraryTransla (such as #LiteraryTranslator), or #AmTranslating.

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