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My Favourite (and Least Favourite) Books of 2024
I read a lot of books in 2024 and decided to share my top favourite books of 2024 along with some dishonourable mentions.
How I Read Over 50 Books in 2024
I read over 50 books in 2024 thanks to the reading habits I've built up over the last five years. Here's how I was able to do it.
Why Do Video Game Subtitles Suck?
A look at why some video game subtitles suck and what game devs can do to improve the standard of subtitles in all languages.
Why Do Video Game Subtitles Suck?
A look at why some video game subtitles suck and what game devs can do to improve the standard of subtitles in all languages.
Balancing Japanese-English Translation
There are times when you need to know how to balance Japanese-English translation, especially when working in media translation.
Balancing Japanese-English Translation
There are times when you need to know how to balance Japanese-English translation, especially when working in media translation.
The Common Career Path of Media Translators
I was talking to an aspiring translators when I noticed a pattern in the career path of media translators which mirrored my own experience.
The Common Career Path of Media Translators
I was talking to an aspiring translators when I noticed a pattern in the career path of media translators which mirrored my own experience.
How to Establish Work Life Balance as a Freelance Translator
It's tough establishing work life balance as a freelance translator. You feel the need to say yes to everything to avoid periods of famine.
How to Establish Work Life Balance as a Freelance Translator
It's tough establishing work life balance as a freelance translator. You feel the need to say yes to everything to avoid periods of famine.
How to Write Effective Translation Comments
Why do we write translation comments and how do we write effective comments to make our coworkers' lives easier?
How to Write Effective Translation Comments
Why do we write translation comments and how do we write effective comments to make our coworkers' lives easier?
My Dream Translation Course
I've taken a number of translation courses and they've been hit or miss. I'd love to build my own translation course someday.
My Dream Translation Course
I've taken a number of translation courses and they've been hit or miss. I'd love to build my own translation course someday.
Financing for Freelance Translators
Financing for freelance translators can be a bit of a headache, but it really helps to keep track of the numbers.
Financing for Freelance Translators
Financing for freelance translators can be a bit of a headache, but it really helps to keep track of the numbers.
Top Tips for Language Students Interested in Translation
You need to know more than just two languages to become a translator, but you can learn how if you're a student interested in translation.
Top Tips for Language Students Interested in Translation
You need to know more than just two languages to become a translator, but you can learn how if you're a student interested in translation.
Gained in Translation
People talk about "lost in translation" but what do we gain in translation? We gain more than we lose as translation shapes media.
Gained in Translation
People talk about "lost in translation" but what do we gain in translation? We gain more than we lose as translation shapes media.
Best Practices for Localization Project Managers
Best practices for localization project managers, whether they're working for translation agencies, in-house, or freelance.
Best Practices for Localization Project Managers
Best practices for localization project managers, whether they're working for translation agencies, in-house, or freelance.
Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024
A complete list of Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024 for aspiring and published translators.
Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024
A complete list of Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024 for aspiring and published translators.
Finding Your Translation Specialization
How do you find your specialization in translation? What do we even mean when we say you should specialize? This article breaks it down.
Finding Your Translation Specialization
How do you find your specialization in translation? What do we even mean when we say you should specialize? This article breaks it down.
Interesting Localization Articles from the Last Year (and more)
Here's a long list of interesting localization articles I've collected over the last few years, covering a wide variety of topics.
Interesting Localization Articles from the Last Year (and more)
Here's a long list of interesting localization articles I've collected over the last few years, covering a wide variety of topics.
My Favourite Books of 2023
I love to read. Especially Japanese and English novels with good stories. Here are my favourite books of 2023.
My Favourite Books of 2023
I love to read. Especially Japanese and English novels with good stories. Here are my favourite books of 2023.
Everything You Need to Know About Mentoring for Translators
Everything you need to know about mentoring for translators, how to find mentors and how to get the most out of mentorship.
Everything You Need to Know About Mentoring for Translators
Everything you need to know about mentoring for translators, how to find mentors and how to get the most out of mentorship.
Writing Tools for Translators – Book Review
Writing Tools contains 55 tools for writers to improve their craft, which translators can also utilize. We are are, after all, writers too.
Translation is a Spectrum
Translation is not made of boxes, it's a spectrum. And a number of factors impact how a translator approaches a translation.
Translation is a Spectrum
Translation is not made of boxes, it's a spectrum. And a number of factors impact how a translator approaches a translation.
The Translation Process
How does one go about translating something? Don't you just start translating the text? NO! Use the translation process.
The Translation Process
How does one go about translating something? Don't you just start translating the text? NO! Use the translation process.
There’s No Translator Shortage, Just a Shortage of Decent Companies
There is no translator shortage, just a shortage of companies willing to invest in their staff, pay them living wages, and support them.
There’s No Translator Shortage, Just a Shortage of Decent Companies
There is no translator shortage, just a shortage of companies willing to invest in their staff, pay them living wages, and support them.
Dazzling Dialogue for Translators — Book Review
How to Write Dazzling Dialogue by James Scott Bell is a short book on improving your dialogue skills, but is it useful for translators?
Dazzling Dialogue for Translators — Book Review
How to Write Dazzling Dialogue by James Scott Bell is a short book on improving your dialogue skills, but is it useful for translators?
Effective Self-Editing for Terrific Translations
This is a summary of Effective Self-Editing for Terrific Translations, a talk I gave for the Michigan State University translation workshop.
Effective Self-Editing for Terrific Translations
This is a summary of Effective Self-Editing for Terrific Translations, a talk I gave for the Michigan State University translation workshop.
Idol Burning – Translation Review
Idol Burning is an award winning smash hit of a novella and is now available in English! So how was the English translation?
Idol Burning – Translation Review
Idol Burning is an award winning smash hit of a novella and is now available in English! So how was the English translation?
Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2023
A list of translation competitions for Japanese to English translators in 2023. I’ve also posted a list of articles at the bottom which should help! Japanese –…
Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2023
A list of translation competitions for Japanese to English translators in 2023. I’ve also posted a list of articles at the bottom which should help! Japanese –…
Translation Chat 20 – Janet Hsu chats about Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999)
Localization Director Janet Hsu chats about the English localization of the DS game Nine Hours Nine Persons Nine Doors (999)
Translation Chat 20 – Janet Hsu chats about Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999)
Localization Director Janet Hsu chats about the English localization of the DS game Nine Hours Nine Persons Nine Doors (999)
Translated Books I Read in 2022
Mini-translation reviews of the nine translated books I read in 2022. A mixture of fantasy, literary fiction, and non fiction.