Byword Translations

Think of me as an extension of your marketing team: I take care of your copy, leaving you free to focus on what YOU do best.

My work is all about communication – from two different angles.

Giving your brand an international voice

A commercial translator with a background in advertising and marketing, I work with clients in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors, turning your marketing from French or German into impactful English that does *exactly* what you need it to.

Whether you want to persuade, inform, educate or wow your audience, I make sure your high-stakes comms are strategic, on-brand and distinctive – helping you meet your business objectives with the minimum of fuss.

Transcreation, translation, adaptation, localisation, I cover it all.

I’m one of the few translators qualified to global quality standard ISO 17100:2015. And I’m a Qualified Member of the UK’s Institute of Translation and Interpreting – reassurance that you have an expert on your side when it counts.

To find out what people say about working with me, see my Recommendations.

Strategically aligned communications

You need something strategic, effective and risk-checked, but haven’t got time to write it yourself. Sound familiar?

I can help.

Depending on your requirements, I can

– write original copy from scratch

– adapt or update existing content

– review finalised copy to check (a) it is strategically aligned with your brand values/objectives and (b) it will resonate with your target audience

– locate and correct those pesky typos that easily slip in, even when you’ve read your words a thousand times over

And it goes without saying that **anything you send me will be kept strictly confidential**.

Discretion: guaranteed.

If you have a question or a potential project in mind, why not email me at <fgatenby@byword-translations.co.uk> and let’s discuss your goals.