Catherine Salbashian BA MCIL
translator & editor for the creative industries
English language solutions for the creative industries
communicatE your ideas to a
global AUDIENCE
I am a 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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Translation
Professional translations, right first time
Polished, professional translations from Italian and French into English.
Deliver your message to an international audience in style: I will produce a natural-sounding human translation that reflects the style and nuances 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 brand, to ensure accurate terminology and the right tone of voice.
Do you need your website translated into English? 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 get that 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 persuasive, 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 and is ready for publication.
Transcreation
Give your brand an authentic English voice
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, well-written English adaptation of your digital marketing content or advertising copy that's tailored to the cultural expectations of your ideal customers.
Interpreting
Helping you connect with Puglia
Planning to tie the knot in Italy ( I can help you find the perfect wedding venue in Puglia!), 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.
what people say
I've been working with Catherine since 2007 and I can definitely say that she is the most talented translator I've ever met. She has everything it takes: culture, vocabulary, passion and a refined style...and on top of all these professional skills she has three important qualities: kindness, reliability and a human touch that makes working with her a real pleasure!
— Rita Camelli, Group PR Director, Elite World
Your english communication partner
Creative Language Services from Italian & French into English
As a freelance translator and copy editor, I provide more than just spot-on English translations: I work with my clients to understand their unique needs and target audience, applying copywriting skills, meticulous research and sector-specific terminology to each project, for sparkling 'creative translations' or transcreations that do justice to my clients’ high-quality content, services or products.
Work with me to 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 the language services I offer and my areas of expertise.