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Q&A Should I translate my own writings into a second language I also know well?

If you have the time to do so, and there is a want for the translation, I say it wouldn't be a bad idea. By being able to do the first translation yourself you can be sure all the little things tha...

posted 14y ago by Fox Cutter‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T00:43:46Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/307
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License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision by user avatar Fox Cutter‭ · 2019-12-08T00:43:46Z (almost 5 years ago)
If you have the time to do so, and there is a want for the translation, I say it wouldn't be a bad idea. By being able to do the first translation yourself you can be sure all the little things that make it through, that way some important piece of characterization doesn't get lost.

Though in the end, it's also about time. If you don't have the time to do the work it might be better to supervise it instead of doing it yourself.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2010-11-20T20:10:26Z (about 14 years ago)
Original score: 12