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The cat’s out of the bag! I was so delighted the judges - all women I admire greatly - chose my translation. Thank you!
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February 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
lawrenceschimel.bsky.social
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societyofauthors.bsky.social The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 3d
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October 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
ginnytkmr.bsky.social
Look what just arrived! Publishing February 12.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:42 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
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paulbernal.bsky.social Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · Jul 30
“She’s just a translator” shows that you don’t understand what translation is. Some of this comes from the ‘automation’ of translation, through things like Google translate. It’s as though it’s just looking words up in a dictionary. No. It’s an art and a science at once. To get meaning and feeling.
July 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Squee!!

I am so excited to translate this incredible book!

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englishpen.bsky.social English PEN @englishpen.bsky.social · Feb 5
We’re delighted to announce that 18 titles from 14 publishers, 12 languages and 16 regions have won #PENTranslates awards.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
It's #WomenInTranslationMonth... and there's a new starter pack!

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ravenbooks.bsky.social Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · Jul 31
I've done a #WITmonth Starter Pack.

I do not claim it to be remotely all-encompassing but if you've used the hashtag (as per the criteria⤴️), hopefully I've found and added you. If I haven't, please let me know.

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August 1, 2026 at 9:12 AM
ginnytkmr.bsky.social
Book birthday!
Sayaka Murata’s Vanishing World, US publication 15 April by @groveatlantic.bsky.social
Enjoy!
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April 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
averyudagawa.bsky.social
Behold! The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition agrees:
#NameTheTranslator on the cover.

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September 18, 2024 at 12:09 PM
ginnytkmr.bsky.social
Publication day! This was one of the hardest stories I’ve ever translated, both for the language and content. It’s also one of the most important stories I’ve translated. I hope as many people as possible will read it and reflect on the reality of war.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Literary translator pals: a new competition, in honour of the late, great David Bellos. For unpublished samples. More details here: janklowandnesbit.co.uk/prize

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Translation Prize
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March 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
ginnytkmr.bsky.social
This is great!
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michehut.bsky.social Michele Hutchison @michehut.bsky.social · Jun 9
"Translation handcrafted without the use of generative AI" Copyright page of one of my forthcoming translations.
June 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear...

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kingsbookstore.bsky.social king's co-op bookstore @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · Nov 1
"Celsius 233: the temperature at which book paper burns." The 1955 Danish translation, with title converted to centigrade, represents one of the first foreign language editions of Fahrenbeit 451. All other Latin alphabet foreign language editions have been published with the original title restored
Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451 but translated as 233 Degrees Celsius
November 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Preach!

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gilibug.bsky.social Gili Bar-Hillel @gilibug.bsky.social · Jan 10
The thing that depresses me in the whole AI revolution in my industry (I’m a literary translator and publisher) is that the question is not whether machines can replace human translators, but how will we deal with the fallout after machines are forcibly introduced regardless.
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Translations need more dogs. This is a fact.

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selkies.bsky.social Louise @selkies.bsky.social · Jul 28
Is this a good time to mention that in college my History of Translation lecturer (Michael Cronin) told us that one of the first vernacular translations of The Illiad was into Irish, and the translator had to give the main characters dogs because in Gaelic society a free man had a dog
July 28, 2026 at 12:35 PM
bcltuea.bsky.social
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
April 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
lawrenceschimel.bsky.social
Congrats to all his translators, including into English @ottiliemulzet.bsky.social & @georgeszirtes.bsky.social

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Announcement of this year's Nobel Prize for literature to László Krasznahorkai. With a black and white drawing of the author.
October 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
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May 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
danielmendelsohn.bsky.social
Thank you @jorie_graham for this marvelous vote of confidence in my #Odyssey #Homer #translation, coming 9 April 2025 from @UChicagoPress #classics #literature #poetry #greece #literarytranslation
November 20, 2024 at 4:36 PM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Unicorns is here! 😁

I'm so proud of this one... and it would make a perfect #WomenInTranslationMonth read!

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August 5, 2026 at 9:54 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
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May 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
racheltranslates.bsky.social
Hi to new followers, via the translators starter pack and the ETN discussion! #amtranslating #literarytranslation and #booksky are useful for finding likeminded people too... Let's keep the chat going :)
October 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Received the author's feedback. She is *very* happy & has made a few mostly minor suggestions. Plus she answered my questions (though I don't guarantee there won't be any more!)

Now I just need to update the file with all changes, run electronic checks, & deliver.

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isabeltranslates.bsky.social isabeltranslates @isabeltranslates.bsky.social · 11d
The final round of edits!

I am *so* excited about this book – it is one of the most gorgeous books I have ever read, and it was a pleasure and a privilege to translate it!

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Photo. A heap of papers and a book – the book, in Slovak, is Kornélie by Beata Balogová. The cover is pale blue with the wording in coral pink, and an image of a sprig of forget-me-nots in outline, with a woman's face visible behind some of the flowers, extends across it. The heap of papers contain the English translation. The top page has the words "Kornelias, by Beata Balogová, translated from the Slovak by Isabel Stainsby" handwritten in red. On the second page, the words "PROLOGUE" and "A story grows in every family. A family with no story is scattered..." are just visible.
September 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM
isabeltranslates.bsky.social
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March 26, 2026 at 3:48 PM