Is there a list of blogs you read somewhat faithfully? (Here's hoping that ours will become one of them). Maybe only blogs of a certain genre or about certain subject matter(s)? When we look at blogs on the job we're mostly interested in what other translators are using as tools, what they’re working on or how they handle problems or professional issues that we can relate to. Personal opinion and insight are also much appreciated. So we've looked around at some translation and translator's blogs out there and here's a sampling that we thought we'd share. You might already know all about them from the 'Translation Blogs' link on the right, or maybe be one of the authors, but if you're lazy or have a grudge that maybe we can dispel then this is good for everyone; we generally only publish things that we can be positive about. If however, you'd like to know a little something about Parisian driving school car-rental clowns, PLEASE! Ask us. No, really.
The Masked Translator is written in a casual style and deals with aspects of translation personal and professional, above all where the two intersect (see 'Rate Myths'). One great entry from last month has the idea of searching out equipment diagrams and maybe even youtube videos for help when working on technical translations and the client hasn't provided any resources.
Naked Translations is a blog on language observations and problems from a translator working above all from English into French. There's a solid archive and some really interesting cultural observations and professional subjects addressed. A Franco-Britannic point of view makes this blog of special interest for those working in Europe.
Favourite line: “France et sa millefeuille administrative”.
Translating is an Art is 'a weblog about translation and language'. Dually in English and Dutch, the blog addresses professional translation issues, such as common misconceptions about translations and translators, what does it mean to be bilingual? etc. It is also a great read for interesting sociological language issues (just what are the 1000 funniest English words?), though not only concerning English and Dutch.
Interesting Read: An article posted in February linking to an opinion piece entitled 'Language Martyrs'.
The Greener Word: 'Dispatches from the desk of a German-English environmental translator'. The author nicely blends in professional organizations as part of her work and her network. The blog is a great resource for freelance translators specializing in or working with environmental texts, or anyone curious about a corner of the translation market they might not be familiar with.
Impressive: List of (linked-to) translation publications.
fidus interpres is a trilingual Portuguese/English/German translation blog with some great information concerning professional development, including web-based translation courses, language courses and translation conferences or seminars. There are also a few articles perhaps for the newer translators out there about the benefits and drawbacks of freelancing, working for an agency, or the ideal relationship between translators and clients.
Post I identified with this week: 'Feeling lazy'. Yes, yes I was. Thanks for not letting me hang there by myself.
Translation Times: 'The entrepreneurial linguists and translating twins blog about the business of translation from Las Vegas and Vienna’'. So they’ve got that going for them. The trilingual twins provide some great insight into marketing your skills or your business from 2 continents and have a great post about 3 possible public relation techniques. The translator as entrepreneur and businessperson is an evident main theme and therefore provides a good forum for those getting started or looking for ideas or support.
Highlight: Anyone who rips on Criss Angel I commend.
Blogging Translator: 'Translation, Linguistics and Freelancing in the 21st Century'. The author, specializing in law, international development, media and marketing, provides pertinent and professional advice and opinions about working as a freelancer and with social media. She has some good entries about professional seminars or conferences recently attended or that she’s tuned into.
Good article: (For those of us who would rather do a 3000 word rush-job for peanuts instead of speak in public) 'Engaging with Speakers when you're doing a presentation'.
About Translation is a blog of 'information, news and opinions about professional translation'. The author covers a variety of items, like the importance of knowing unit conversions or how to differentiate yourself from other agencies or translation companies. Some great information is provided from the Colorado Translators Association seminar held in April.
Favourite entry every translation professor or potential project partner would appreciate: 'How not to create dictionary entries'.
Thoughts on Translation: '…the translation industry and becoming a translator'. The author provides insight about freelancing, translating and being a mom, client relationships (a bit of 'how to' as well as a nice appreciation story). Some well-written overall professional advice and there is a good rush-job section.
Good link: Story about Arab Linguist Lt. Dan Choi’s dismissal from the U.S. military because of his sexual orientation. I hope you find this dismissal ridiculous, whether on personal, professional or 'I'm simply a reasonable individual' grounds.
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