Getting Started in Literary Translation: Your Questions Answered

This workshop will demystify the art and practice of literary translation. We will discuss the ABC’s of translating creative works (poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction), including: What language skills do you need to translate? How do you select a work to translate? How do you get permission to publish your translation, and how do you find a publisher? In addition, we will examine sample texts to see how translators deal with issues such as word choice, sentence structure, rhythm/sound, and cultural references. The workshop will be conducted entirely in English, and we'll get the morning started with coffee and pastry!