Karen V.

I help businesses, conference organisers, authors and publishers communicate clearly and naturally across languages, combining native-English fluency with extensive professional experience in translation, interpreting, editing and writing. I'm a native English speaker (UK, comfortable with US English), with a Master's degree in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Oxford and a background in international business, including sales, marketing, logistics and operations. MY SERVICES - Translation and editorial adaptation: French ↔ English, English ↔ Spanish, and French ↔ Spanish. - Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting: live meetings, conferences, webinars and online events, in both French and English. - Transcription: accurate, carefully presented transcripts, with language, formatting and timestamping requirements agreed in advance. - Book editing and proofreading: fiction and nonfiction, including line editing, clarity, consistency, flow and readability. - Writing and ghostwriting: literary, contemporary romance, business, personal development and other nonfiction, with several published books. My approach is never simply to replace words or correct mistakes. I pay close attention to meaning, tone, terminology, cultural nuance and the needs of the intended audience, whether I'm interpreting a live discussion, refining a manuscript or preparing a polished translation. My professional background combines literary sensitivity with real-world business experience (automotive and airline industries). I have worked extensively in bilingual international environments and understand the importance of preparation, accuracy, discretion, clear communication and meeting deadlines. I take a collaborative approach, ask questions when necessary and aim to deliver work that is both dependable and genuinely useful to the client. If you have a translation, interpreting assignment, transcription project or manuscript that needs a careful professional eye, I'd be delighted to discuss your requirements.