# 207 The Art and Business of Literary Translation with Dr. B.J. Woodstein

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B.J. Woodstein on the multifaceted challenges in literary translation, building a reputation in the field, and the impact of AI on translation quality.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Academic and Professional Background
00:02:44 Career in Translation
00:04:26 Translation Theory for Literary Translators
00:06:26 Translation Theory Overview
00:07:49 How Translation Theory Influences Practice
00:10:24 Cultural Variances in Children's Literature
00:12:20 Cultural Adaptation Challenges
00:15:34 Acting as a Mediator
00:17:40 Importance of Confidentiality
00:19:09 Market Dynamics and Rates
00:23:30 Building Your Reputation
00:26:45 Challenges of Marketing Yourself
00:28:40 Linguistic Challenges in Literary Translation
00:30:05 Cultural Challenges in Literary Translation
00:32:03 Role of AI in Literary Translation
00:34:59 The Artistry of Literary Translation
00:36:55 Literary Translation Complexity
00:39:45 Current and Future Research Projects

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