These are casual virtual meet-ups to talk about translation, mainly between Japanese and English. We share experiences, questions, reading, strategies, tools, travails, and trivia, with different conversations every time. The hour-long sessions, moderated by Daniel Morales, start at 8:00 p.m. JST on the first Tuesday of the month. Participation is up and down. The December 3 session was a cozy 6, giving us a chance to discuss our daily routines and work rhythms and learn about our various niches in the industry. For brief reports of previous meetings, see here. 

Here is what is coming up:

June 3: This month we’ll have a “wild card” open session. Translator Tuesday was envisioned as a place for translators to get together and socialize, bringing any concerns to the table. So come with your own questions or interests and share them with your coworkers at this digital water cooler.

July 1: Translation is an iterative exercise. First drafts often go through several stages of revision, and this month we’ll be looking at that process. How do you revise your translations? What strategies have been particularly effective? Do you have a trusted editor? Does a professional translation need a second set of eyes to make it most effective?

August 5

As a translator, how do you maintain a healthy work-life balance? It can be difficult for freelancers because any time they aren’t working, they aren’t being paid. But even if they work a 9 to 5 day, translators often find themselves working overtime or on personal projects after the day job is done. Join us to hear some strategies from your friendly, neighborhood translator.

Please note that advance registration is required for each session. Click on the link below, then select the desired date from the pull-down menu. If you are interested but not sure you can make it, feel free to sign up and attend if you can. Participants are also free to arrive or depart while the session is in progress. We encourage you to register now.

Translator Tuesdays registration form