Diversification in the Language Industry: Success beyond translation - Paperback

by Nicole Y. Adams (Author)

Technology and globalization are changing the environment for translators today, causing some to question whether it is still possible to maintain a viable career as a professional translator.Nicole Y. Adams' book brings together the experiences of successful language professionals who have explored ways of capitalizing on their different skills to enter new areas and ensure viability and variety in their working lives.Among other ideas, learn how: -language teaching is not confined to the classroom-a translator can be creative-voiceover is not the exclusive domain of actors-advanced technical skills can give you the edge-a translator can become the hero of a cartoon strip.This book will inspire today's translators and set them up for 'success beyond translation.'

Author Biography

Nicole Y. Adams is a certified commercial German/English translator and editor based in Brisbane, Australia. She has been practising since 2003 and specialises in marketing, corporate communications and public relations. She holds a Masters in Contemporary English Language and Linguistics from the University of Reading, UK, is an AUSIT Senior Practitioner and was awarded Chartered Linguist status for Translation in 2014.