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Rachel Ward

@racheltranslates.bsky.social

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FITI, Literary & creative translator, German & French to English: children's/YA and crime fiction, history; proofreader, bookworm; food, crafts, history; cats; climbing; cycling; she/her; Twitter: @FwdTranslations Mastodon: @[email protected]

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Amanda Rutter @alrutter.bsky.social · 2d

The words "guilty pleasure" don't exist with books. No guilt, just pleasure. Books are there to enjoy.

John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most life-affirming literary opinion.

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, it's a nightmare. I'm sticking my head in the sand until I have to deal with it in a few years' time. Seems like a scam by Big Accountancy!

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Kim Sanderson @sandersonkim.bsky.social · 5d

A relevant repost from @martinader.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/heal...

Healthcare-Global @healthcare-global.bsky.social · 6d

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 5d

@iti-uk.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social fyi

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Emma Gledhill @linguistforsail.bsky.social · 5d

Folks @ciol-linguists.bsky.social and #translators #t9n we have a real problem if an Oxford academic (Fabian Stephany) has no idea what we do and is advising MSM such as @skynewsrss.bsky.social incorrectly like this. I just hope he’s been misquoted 1/2

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 6d

Message sent

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Big Bearded Spookteller @bigbeardybooks.bsky.social · 7d

If any of you lovely translators want to take part there is an interview series on my blog, a set of questions to ponder and if you want to be involved answer at least six, add some images, bio, and links to website/socials

There are three interviews already

bigbeardedbookseller.uk/questions-fo...

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 7d

Pretty much everywhere in Norfolk - Wymondham, Costessey, Happisburgh, Cley...

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 8d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 8d

Ooh, thank you!

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 9d

There was a discussion of blue sky on a different translation forum and the old starter pack that I made when they were a thing got shared and is going around again

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 9d

The blurb is making me realise I've got a couple to catch up on before I get to this one!

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 9d

Dragon Hall, Norwich, c/o @writerscentre.bsky.social

Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 9d

I believe you have been taken off the list now, although it's not the easiest thing in the world to check, and sorry - it was made a long time ago and is circulating again due to a conversation elsewhere

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 9d

As I recall, that list is now full - there's a limit of how many people can be on there

Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 9d

Hi to new followers, via the translators starter pack and the ETN discussion! #amtranslating #literarytranslation and #booksky are useful for finding likeminded people too... Let's keep the chat going :)

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Stan Carey @stancarey.bsky.social · 10d

It's true. The Oxford comma, often said to eliminate ambiguity, can sometimes increase it. It’s not a panacea, and writers and editors shouldn’t treat it as one
stancarey.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/t...

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15d

being a cat person is so crazy bc you live with someone who is undeniably annoying and you're always thinking "maybe i should get another cat"

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 16d

This #InternationalTranslationDay, I submitted my translation of Schwedenbitter/Sharks by Simone Buchholz to @orendabooks.bsky.social so decided to celebrate with a cycle and coffee. Added enough miles to earn the most decadent cake on the menu! Found some conkers along the way too.

Chocolate, caramel brownie with whipped cream, and an iced coffee with a stripy straw on a round table in sunshine and shadow

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Alastair Millar @skriptorium.info · 16d

It's International Translation Day, also known as the feast of St Jerome, patron saint of translators!

#internationaltranslationday #xl8 #translatorslife

Portrait of "St Jerome in his Study" (1480) by Domenico Ghirlandaio, showing the saint with his head resting on his left knuckles, elbow on his desk. Overprinted with the text "Be a translator, they said. It'll be fun, the said."

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 23d

This is on a permissive path by a field, where the farmer has made it very clear what the rules are. I'm mildly scared of dogs so meeting one off lead when I'm running and it might chase me is not fun. Plus, do they want to be the jerk that gets access removed?!

Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 23d

So fed up with the "but *my* dog is well behaved" crowd, who think the "dogs must be on leads" sign only applies to other people...

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 23d

I love being able to work at a time and pace that suits me, never having to do make-work tasks to fill the hours. I love flexibility to fit around family stuff or go for a bike ride because it's sunny. I hate pitching for work and worrying about AI.

Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 23d

This is going in the draft, thank you!

Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 27d

Hopefully we can get more people to come and talk about the nuts and bolts of craft and process in #literarytranslation #xl8

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Rachel Ward @racheltranslates.bsky.social · 27d

With shouts for @ohneklippo.bsky.social, @laurawat.bsky.social, @joheinrich.bsky.social, @annierutherford.bsky.social and David Hackston, who doesn't seem to be on here, @orendabooks.bsky.social 😁

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