Links and resources
Networks
Promoting Translations Group
An informal grouping of individuals and institutions based in the UK whose publications, websites and activities promote and support the publication of other national literatures in English translation. The countries currently represented are Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden and Spain.
The group, set up in 2008, aims to share experience of effective practice, increase the market for translated literature and highlight the subsidy schemes available.
The group’s first public event was Making Translation Happen, a session about funding opportunities, hosted by BCLT at the Literary Translation Centre at the 2010 London Book Fair.
New Spanish Books
New Spanish Books is an invaluable resources for publishers, translators and readers who want to stay well-informed about Spanish contemporary writiing. Includes information about rights and translation grants as well as independent reviews of the titles chosen by a UK panel of experts.
BCLT is represented on the New Spanish Books review panel by BCLT Advisory Panel member, Gary McKeone.
Institute of Linguists
The Institute of Linguists promotes proficiency in modern languages worldwide amongst professional linguists including translators, interpreters and educationalists, as well as those in the public and private sectors for whom languages are an important skill.
It serves the interests of professional linguists throughout the world and acts as a respected language assessment and accredited awarding body.
Websites
Books in translation
Want to find out more about translated fiction currently available in the UK? Or find out more about the work of a literary translator? The Booktrust website www.translatedfiction.org.uk features blogs, articles and recommendations.
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Sebald Lecture
Will Self gave this year's Sebald lecture at Kings Place on Monday 11 January 2010.
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Resources and links
Information about other useful resources
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Opportunities
Find out about translation prizes, awards, competitions and other funding opportunities
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Publications
Our publications include the journal In Other Words as well as initiatives about new books in German and Spanish
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