LITERARY TRANSLATION

Allowing good literature to reach readers excluded because of language

Spanish into English   or   English into Spanish
As a writer myself, I am driven by my passion for the creative word. When I translate another author’s work I work hard to honor the voice of the author: the word choices register and tone. I consider cross cultural cues so that I can transfer that voice. Because how one writes something can be as important as what they write.

My Process

I read the manuscript thoroughly and I familiarize myself with the other works of the author. If possible I consult with the author beforehand. I translate both fiction and nonfiction. As a series editor myself, I know the importance of meeting deadlines.
Before you submit your manuscript to a publisher consider offering them a translated version as well.  If you are self publishing your work I can assist with cultural consultation, and marketing.  Consider my translated work, credentials and experience.
Further Resource and Book Review of two leading texts on literary Translation
“Passage into Literary Translation by a Judicial Interpreter”by Diane Teichman

Contact Diane to discuss the translation of your manuscript, or creative work.

LITERARY TRANSLATIONS

Published Translated Books
Title: “The Ballerina with Webbed Feet, La Bailarina Palmípeda “
Genre:  Children’s literature                 ISBN 09663629-2-6.    Hardback 2004
Authored by Pam Van Scoyoc and translated by Diane Teichman
Description: A picture book about real friendship and life challenges delightfully written for the 4 to 8 year old. 

Series editor and Acquisitions Editor
Series Title: “Professional Interpreting In The Real World”
Multilingual Matters Publishing Company, Clevedon Hall, England 
Professional Interpreting Instruction Text series
Visit the website at www.multilingual-matters.com.

Titles include:
The Interpreters Guide to the Vehicular Lawsuit, by Josef Buenker, 2004 (ISBN 1-85359-781-3)
Interpretation by James Nolan, 2005 (ISBN 1-85359-790-2)
The Interpreter’s Resource.  by Mary Phelan 2000 (ISBN 1-85359-515-2)

Creative Word Translations ENGLISH TO SPANISH

Creative Word Translations SPANISH TO ENGLISH

Translated Book    Title: “The Theme of the Tango in Argentine Literature “
           (For private client, not for publication)

Promotional Brochures
Doctor’s Surgical Center, Nabors Drilling Company, Holiday Inn Villa Hermosa, Mexico. 
Villa Santa Elena Cuernavaca, México.  Museo de Arte Contemporánea,  Monterrey, México.
Safety Vision

Product marketing descriptions
Back Translation:
Compaq Computer Corporation
SBC Corporation
Fiesta Food Markets

Creative Writing and Translation Organization Memberships, Past and Present

White Oak Writers (WOW) and Critique Group
Houston Writers Guild
Ft. Bend Writers Guild
American Literary Translators Association
Association of Authors and Publishers Member Board of directors 2002-2003
American Translators Association: Active member