Catherine Salbashian BA diptrans MCIL
translator & editor for the creative industries
English language solutions for the creative industries
communicatE your ideas to a
global AUDIENCE
I am a qualified, professional translator providing creative translations, transcreation and copy editing from Italian and French into English, my native language.
I have been working with clients in the creative and cultural industries*, business and academia since 2003.
(*Photographers, filmmakers, art directors, museum curators... I'm looking at you!)
Scroll down to see my services, and click here to explore my specialist areas.
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hello.
I'm catherine
Meet your English communication partner
I provide more than just spot-on translations from Italian and French to English: I'll work with you to understand your unique needs and target audience, applying my knowledge, copywriting and meticulous research skills to each project.
The result? Sparkling, creative translations that do justice to your high-quality content, services or products.
Let's get your English communication right first time.
You can feel confident you're making an impact without making embarrassing (and potentially expensive) cultural or linguistic gaffes.
Scroll down to discover my language services and specialisations.
SERVICES
Translation
Polished, professional translations, right first time
Deliver your message to an international audience in style: I will produce a natural-sounding human translation that reflects the style, nuances and cultural references of the source text.
You can rest assured that I take your texts as seriously as you do: whether it's a press release or an academic paper, I take time to research your subject matter or business, to ensure accurate terminology and tone of voice.
Do you need your website or digital content localized into English?
I can optimize your website content to boost traffic and brand awareness.
Ask me about my SEO translation services.
COPY EDITING
Prepping for publication
Need to correct an English text written by a non-native speaker?
Want to get your academic paper published or apply for a research grant?
Have you been asked to write a business presentation in English?
Perhaps you're a native speaker but struggle with putting your ideas into engaging, polished English: I can help you with that too.
Troubleshooting less-than-perfect text is a challenge I enjoy! With my hawk-eye for typos and grammar mistakes, I'll polish and refine your writing until it flows.
interpreting
Helping you connect with Puglia
Planning a destination wedding in Puglia (I can help you find the perfect wedding venue and planner), trullo-hunting or here on business?
For liaison interpreting services (small meetings, in person or online) and wedding planning support in the Valle d’Itria and Taranto area, please contact me.
TranSCREATION
An authentically creative voice for your brand
Transcreation, or 'creative translation', is the perfect solution for advertising or marketing copy as it allows you to engage with a specific international audience in a way that truly speaks to them and their mindset.
Based on your brief, I can produce a creative English adaptation of your marketing content or advertising copy that's tailored to the cultural expectations of your ideal customers.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Hai fatto un lavoro straordinario.
Sapevo già prima di ricevere l’articolo che tradurlo sarebbe stato una sfida, perché conoscevo lo stile dell’autore. Ma tu sei riuscita nell’impresa.
Anzi sono ammirata dalla tua capacità di coglierne le sottigliezze e di riportarle nella traduzione.
Grazie davvero.
— H.G., Editor and Researcher at a Brussels think tank, 2022