Tune in to learn what it takes to be a great translator, how translation is a creative process, and why it’s important to understand the energy of the book and the intention of the author.

Key takeaways

You need fluency in both languages and an understanding of the cultural context

Be true to the author and to the audience

A translation isn’t just a commodity, it’s a creation in itself

Listening to the rhythm, the sound, the tone of the text

When it works and doesn’t work: it’s a gut feeling