by Verena Zipperer | Sep 13, 2023 | communication, research, review, success
If one intends to publish a paper in a journal or as a component of a book, it would be advisable to seek the assistance of an independent reviewer. Having experienced for myself how easy it is to become distracted by my own work, this step is as crucial as every...
by Verena Zipperer | Sep 13, 2023 | standard, success, target, theories, tools
Once a text is read and subconsciously interpreted, it becomes a perceived reality. What is it that makes a text a text, though? What distinguishes a string of syllables, words, and sentences from a meaningful text? Turning to research, any text has to meet seven...
by Verena Zipperer | Sep 13, 2023 | concepts, culture, standard, success, theories, tools
Translating is much more than simply transferring words from one language to another. The job of a translator involves conveying meaning, voice, context, culture, mood, and purpose – in all honesty, the list is practically endless. In order to become a translator, one...
by Verena Zipperer | Aug 29, 2023 | communication, culture, standard, success, theories, tools
Am I good enough? Self-doubt. Imposter syndrome. I have not been blessed with a surplus of confidence which means I will often doubt myself, question my abilities and let others take the lead. Over the years, though, the silent observer in me has learned to...
by Verena Zipperer | Aug 29, 2023 | communication, concepts, culture, legalese, market, standard, success, theories, tools
Write without fear. Edit without mercy. It takes confidence (or ‘guts’, if you like) to write without fear. But this three-word sentence contains so much truth. Write without fear. For more than a decade now I have translated for various in-house clients, direct...
by Verena Zipperer | Aug 29, 2023 | culture, glossary, success, tools
All we have is words – All we have is worlds One letter. A totally different meaning. Mistake or playfulness? Who knows… If you have words, you literally have worlds at your disposal. All the worlds mean nothing, if you don’t have words to express yourself. When first...
