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Typography is the work of typesetters, compositors, typographers, graphic designers, art directors, manga artists, comic book artists....
Typography is the work of type...
Read MoreTypography is the work of typesetters, compositors, typographers, graphic designers, art directors, manga artists, comic book artists....
Typography is the work of type...
Read MoreTypography is the work of typesetters, compositors, typographers, graphic designers, art directors, manga artists, comic book artists....
Typography is the work of type...
Read MoreNovember has always been a month that is very dear to my heart. Sweet November (how I like to call it) is the month I was born in (November 9, to be exact). It also marks the month I decided to establish my own business,...
November has always been a mon...
Read MoreOn October 12, Valérie Abou Chacra won the title of Miss Lebanon 2015. Congratulations and I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming year. The pageant, which has been organized by LBC for the past 20 years, was hosted by media figure Dima Sadek, one...
On October 12, Valérie Abou...
Read MoreHappy International Translation Day! On this beautiful occasion, I’d like to share with you my main thoughts regarding my perspective of Translation, which is not only what I chose as a career, but also one of my passions in life. Translation is an...
Happy International Translatio...
Read MoreIf you come to me with a hot cup of Joe How on Earth would my answer be no? Coffee is good any time of the day Coffee is love, needless to say But when you come to me with an early morning job You will get no reply until...
If you come to me with a hot c...
Read MoreLet me start this blog post by breaking down the facts that make up the case: Client contacts me for a job, asks for a quotation. I check the material, assess it and set the quotation accordingly. The rate...
Let me start this blog post by...
Read MoreJuly 14 is known worldwide as Bastille Day, and celebrated by the French as “La fête nationale”. It marks France’s independence day as well as the storming of the Bastille, which is a medieval fortress. I have been meaning to write this blog post for many...
July 14 is known worldwide as ...
Read MoreA one-time client contacted me for a super urgent translation. About 50 pages to be translated within 24 hours. Every time I receive such requests, the first thing that comes to my mind is: here we go; another client who, instead of admitting to being...
A one-time client contacted me...
Read MoreColonie Jeunesse is a summer camp organized by the Lebanese NGO Bikaffe to entertain children and raise awareness against child abuse. The summer camp suggests different entertaining activities: dancing, singing karaoke, swimming, sports (basketball, football, etc.), theater, excursions, cooking sessions, crafts, coloring, face painting and all...
Colonie Jeunesse is a summer c...
Read MoreWhether you are looking to build muscle or lose fat, protein is an essential part of any diet, and whether you are on a budget or just trying to save some money, the following protein rich foods should always be included in your shopping list. Eggs Egg...
Whether you are looking to bui...
Read MoreIt is normal to think that clients who pay better/have a bigger workload should be given priority over regular clients who don’t send as many projects and to whom you give lower rates. After many years of experience in dealing with all types of clients, I...
It is normal to think that cli...
Read MoreEvery year, the translation marketplace gets a whole lot more competitive with the graduation of thousands of new translators who will all be fishing in the same pond as their colleagues. Although translators with more experience and with an existing client base have the upper hand,...
Every year, the translation ma...
Read MoreMarch 21 marks Mother’s day in some parts of the world. Lebanon happens to celebrate Mother’s day on March 21, and it’s a pretty big deal here (just like in any other country in the world). Mother’s Day in Lebanon is therefore celebrated on the first...
March 21 marks Mother’s day ...
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