Melissa Harkin, PLD Blog Editor No, really. I mean it. Let me explain. On the morning of May 14, I woke and did what I always do — poured myself a cup of coffee and sat down to drink it while scrolling down my Facebook timeline. Among the sea of alerts, one stood out. James … [Read more...] about To Follow or Not To Follow Your Passion
ATA60 PLD Distinguished Speaker: Ewandro Magalhães
Melissa Harkin, Blog Editor We are four months away from ATA60, and the association and its divisions are working nonstop to make sure you have a fabulous time in Palm Springs. Every year, fellow dedicated language professionals volunteer as conference speakers to share … [Read more...] about ATA60 PLD Distinguished Speaker: Ewandro Magalhães
Beyond Entertainment: New Markets for Subtitling Translators
Guest Post by Raquel Lucas de Sousa When we think of audiovisual translation, inevitably the first thing that comes to mind is entertainment, and here we focus on translation for subtitling. Entertainment is of paramount importance in all of our lives. We cannot deny the merit … [Read more...] about Beyond Entertainment: New Markets for Subtitling Translators
PLD Members Speaking at ABRATES 2019
The 10th International Conference and ABRATES’ 45th Anniversary is just around the corner, and several PLD members will be presenting sessions at the conference. Melissa Harkin, Blog Editor This year’s conference is very special, as it marks the association's 45th … [Read more...] about PLD Members Speaking at ABRATES 2019
Global Events affecting Work Volume for members of the Portuguese Language Division
The year has started with a bang, and global events are sure to impact the volume of work for translators working from Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese. From a newly elected president in Brazil to the state of the economy, corruption investigations, climate change, … [Read more...] about Global Events affecting Work Volume for members of the Portuguese Language Division