Translation Editing: A Practical Introduction

Understanding the language and terminology of your text is an essential part of editing. Let’s discuss this critical translator’s tool.

What are the responsibilities of an editor, and what role do they play in the translation process?

In this lesson, we discuss the difference between copy editing and content editing.

Let’s more closely examine the role of an editor and go over some tips for success.

Let’s discuss how to identify and correct errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Let’s review the different parts of speech to deepen our understanding of grammar.

Let’s examine the conventions surrounding regional language varieties and writing numbers.

Let’s examine the conventions surrounding profanity, capitalization, and notes on the text.

This lesson provides an overview of the demands of fiction translation and editing.

Let’s break down the major concerns of editing translated fiction: idiosyncratic language, sentence structure, diction/rhetoric, accuracy, and fluidity/readability.

Once everything has been edited and revised, it’s time to comb through the details of the text.

The style guide is an immensely valuable tool for understanding what your client, your company, and your audience want.

This lesson will explore proofreading narrative texts, with a focus on tense and point of view.

This lesson will explore proofreading dialogue in fictional works.

Editors must ensure that the product is consistent and accurate in how it translates terminology and proper nouns.

How do we establish procedures for a project in order to get the best results?

While digital tools cannot replace the work of an editor, they can be a helpful tool for your proofreading process.

Teamwork is the only way to get large texts translated in a reasonable time. What are the hallmarks of a good team?

Let’s discuss strategies your experienced team members can use to help new editors develop their skills.

In this final lesson, we go over some ways you can continue building your editing knowledge and skills.