This is My Translation Journal
I am sharing my lessons, challenges, and milestones on the road to becoming a skilled translator as I hope to entertain, inspire and persuade others to follow their dreams and do what they love.
About
My Translation Journey
I found my love of languages when I began my secondary education. First starting with French and German, I eventually fell in love with Spanish and never looked back.
This blog is a culmination of this journey, sharing my experiences with the world and I invite you to join me on this adventure and help carry a word or two to others in whatever language they may speak.
What’s up with the Title?
I chose the title ‘The Art of Carrying Words’ because it reflects the way in which a translator carries the words of the original author of a text into another language. The act of translation preserves the meaning and original intentions of the author in the newly translated text, therefore, placing the words into the new text carefully, and with precision. Just as you might carry a vase full of flowers, and place it on a table for everyone to admire.
This Blog’s Purpose
This blog tracks my growth, failures, and actionable insights as a Spanish – English translator, and contains posts about the craft of language translation through the eyes of a freelance translator, as they carry their words from one language to another over the days and months to come.