AUSIT & NAATI Present: Practical Insights into Book Translation and Working with Publishers (Webinar)

   

This event is proudly sponsored by NAATI – Registration is FREE for AUSIT members and all NAATI-credentialed practitioners!

Book translation is often seen as a niche or hard-to-access area of practice, yet many translators already have the skills needed to work successfully with publishers. In this session, French to English translator and cookbook specialist Nicola Thayil shares real-world insights into translating books (with a focus on non-fiction).

Drawing on her experience working directly with Australian publishers, Nicola will explore how book translation differs from agency and community work, and what publishers actually expect from translators. Topics include building relationships with publishers, working with style guides, contracts and payment structures, managing long-term projects with staggered delivery, and handling complex file formats and layouts.

The session will also cover practical strategies for finding work, developing the technical and research skills required for book projects, and using AI thoughtfully as a professional tool for research and drafting. Participants will be invited to reflect on how their existing expertise could translate into book-length projects.

This session is ideal for translators who are curious about book translation, looking to diversify their practice, or wanting a clearer understanding of the realities of working with publishers.

Our Presenter - Nicola Thayil

Nicola Thayil (née Savage) is a Melbourne-based French>English translator and French–English conference interpreter. She holds a Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies degree from Monash University, and has tutored in T&I Studies, both there and at Macquarie University, NSW. Nicola is currently AUSIT’s National Education Coordinator, serving on the Education Committee, as well as being mum to eight-year-old Joseph.

Joining the Webinar

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PD Logbook

Introductory PD.

This webinar is eligible for 10 PD points under category 1.4 of the NAATI Recertification Catalogue.

Certificates and recordings

Please note no PD certificates will be issued for this event. Please keep a copy of your registration confirmation email as proof of participation to claim your PD points.

This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. Free recordings will be made available via NAATI Learn after the event, and for AUSIT members on the members homepage of the AUSIT website.

Together, we aim to support the ongoing professional growth of NAATI-credentialed practitioners.

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