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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · 1d

ARCs of my latest #literarytranslation just in - this one was a lot of fun! Singing to the Sun, by Regina Rodríguez Sirvent, out 20 Jan 2026 with Amazon Crossing. If anyone would like a review copy (UK), let me know!

Stack of copies of Singing to the Sun, by Regina Rodríguez Sirvent

Front cover of Singing to the Sun, by Regina Rodríguez Sirvent

Back cover of Singing to the Sun, by Regina Rodríguez Sirvent

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PELTA @pelta.bsky.social · 10d

(Slightly belated) happy International Translators Day to all our members and friends!

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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · Sep 4

In 2025, our editorial grants programme is dedicated to stories from seven European countries - Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Luxembourg & Malta. Read on to find out more and learn how to apply for a grant! #Funding #DigitalStorytelling bit.ly/3Vv0Pmw

Apply for a 2025 Europeana Editorial Grant | Europeana PRO

In 2025, our editorial grants programme is dedicated to stories from seven specific European countries. Read on to find out more and learn how to apply.

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ITI Scottish Network @itiscotnet.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 CPD: Translating botany: not all a bed of roses?

Join us in Edinburgh on 11/10/25 for what promises to be a fascinating autumn workshop focusing on plants and translation, run by our very own Lynda Hepburn.

Languages, plant talk and networking included. ☺️
itiscotland.org.uk/events/autum...

Autumn Workshop 2025 - ITI ScotNet

11/10/2025 @ 09:30 - 13:00 - ITI Scottish Network invites you to its autumn workshop: Translating botany: not all a bed of roses? with LYNDA HEPBURN To be held at The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh o...

itiscotland.org.uk

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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · Aug 23

Any @pelta.bsky.social types into comic translation?

Glacier Bay Books @glacierbaybooks.com · Aug 22

Hello. Glacier Bay is looking for a Portuguese (European) → English translator to consult on a project.
Relevant candidates, please reach out to

[email protected]

with the subject line: "Portuguese Translation"
and details of your relevant (comics) translation background + experience.

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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · Aug 14

So sorry to hear that, Angela

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Katherine Mendelsohn @katherinemend.bsky.social · Jul 24

Israel is purposefully starving Palestinians to death in Gaza. Write to the Foreign Secretary to demand sanctions now using @pscupdates.bsky.social online action

palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/demandsancti...

Write to David Lammy: Gaza is starving to death

palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk

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Tarn MacArthur @tarnnation.bsky.social · Jul 21

Hello friends, a new indie press has launched here in Edinburgh, with the aim to publish at least 6 books a year from writers from/residing within Scotland and southern Africa. www.bat.is/blog/batis-b...

Batis Books

www.bat.is

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Vicky MacKenzie @vickymackenzie.bsky.social · Jul 22

Publishers outside of the UK - there is funding available to you for translating the works of Scottish writers! Applications are now open - deadline 18th August. #BookSky #Translation #Publishing
www.publishingscotland.org/what-we-do/s...

Translation Support and Funding | Publishing Scotland

Publishing Scotland Translation Fund This fund is administered by Publishing Scotland on behalf of Creative Scotland. The purpose of the fund is to support publishers based outside the United Kingdom ...

www.publishingscotland.org

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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · Jul 4

Delighted to have my translation of a short story by Laura Ferrero included in this issue!

Manchester Review @manchesterreview.bsky.social · Jul 4

Issue 27 of The Manchester Review is Now Live!

We aim to bring together the best contemporary writing from a range of voices from across the globe.

We hope you enjoy reading our new issue.

www.themanchesterreview.co.uk

Issue 27 - The Manchester Review

Image: © Courtesy of Manchester City Galleries Editorial Róisín Leggett Bohan, 3 poems Livi Michael, ‘Signs’ Immanuel Misfud, ‘Rue Garenne’ (trans. Ruth Ward) Cormac Culkeen, ‘My Dog Ate the Sun’ Laur...

www.themanchesterreview.co.uk

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BookBlast Official @bookblast.org · Jun 21

Natalia García Freire A Carnival of Atrocities Victor Meadowcroft Explorations

Impressions and reflections on translating Natalia García Freire’s A Carnival of Atrocities by Victor Meadowcroft, published by World Editions. A Carnival of Atrocities is the second novel by Ecuadorean author Natalia…

Natalia García Freire A Carnival of Atrocities Victor Meadowcroft Explorations

Impressions and reflections on translating Natalia García Freire’s A Carnival of Atrocities by Victor Meadowcroft, published by World Editions. A Carnival of Atrocities is the second novel by Ecuadorean author Natalia García Freire. Set high in the Andes Mountains, the opening section of the novel is narrated by a character called Mildred Capa, whose mother has just died and whose father vanishes into the wilderness without explanation.

bookblast.org

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Jun 4

Registration for the Bristol Translates 2025 NORLA keynote speech by Damion Searls is now open: go to the link below to register by email.

When? 7th July 17:00 BST
Where? Join online from wherever you are in the world!

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Translators Aloud @translatorsaloud.bsky.social · May 29

It seems like only yesterday that we started this little YouTube channel & now here we are, five years & several hundred videos later, immensely proud of the incredible repository of literary & translation talent we've showcased to the world. Thanks to all who contributed!🎉
buff.ly/L9ZSuwZ

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British Association for Chinese Studies 英国汉学协会 @chinesestudies.bsky.social · May 20

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (LTS) in #Chinese. Please help spread the word!

For further details: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNC332/l...

Lecturer in Chinese (LTS)

College of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of Modern Languages & Cultures Lecturer in Chinese (LTS)Vacancy Ref: 174013Salary, Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annumAs part of plans to support and deve...

www.jobs.gla.ac.uk

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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · Apr 28

Very exciting news! Enjoy translating it!

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British Centre for Literary Translation @bcltuea.bsky.social · Apr 9

The British Centre for Literary Translation is now part of Bluesky 🎉 We're looking forward to connecting with new and old followers. Help us spread the word and stay tuned for updates! #BCLT #Bluesky #literarytranslation

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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · Mar 12

My #lbf2025 hot tip is this: the toilets right at the very back of the main hall have no queues!

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Beth Fowler - Translator @bethfowler.bsky.social · Mar 12

Back home after my first experience of London Book Fair yesterday, exhausted but also enthused by all the translation/book chats. Translators really are a lovely bunch, aren't they? #lbf2025 #translation

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Translators Aloud @translatorsaloud.bsky.social · Feb 1

Hello #translation world! Created in 2020 by @cmctranslations.bsky.social & @tinakover.bsky.social, we showcase the world's best #books in translation, read by their talented #translators. #Fiction, #nonfiction, #poetry, & more. #Submissions always open. Check us out! www.youtube.com/@Translators...