Tag: Caribbean
The unhealthy debate
Native vs Non-native It’s a never-ending debate which is still raging within the international community of translators and interpreters. It’s unhealthy and sterile because the position of a wide majority is only based on personal belief and prejudice. Sure, there are some people who will have had the misfortune of experiencing terrible situations which only… Read more
Of the importance of culture
Languages can’t be considered without taking into account the environment and cultures which shape them. For that very reason, knowing more about the personal background of a translator or localization specialist before contacting them for your project may save you some headaches further down the line. Not that an experienced professional wouldn’t tell you they… Read more
Why I left Quora
I finally left Quora… On stepping out of the cage… Read more
On Mental Health
Mental health is important and finding balance sometimes means relying on the support of a community. It can also be achieved through writing. A writing coach can help you identify the steps you need to be taking to write your own book. Read more
Embracing the Afrocentric worldview as a writer/translator/graphic artist
We bring who we are into our writing and the same is true for those of us working as translators, songwriters, graphic artists and writing coaches. Read more