SERVICES
Proofreading
For texts already written in English, this involves proofreading to correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Editing
Editing is a much more rigorous revision process than proofreading or direct translation.The clarity and flow of your writing is improved with a thorough analysis and reworking of your text. Editing includes correcting errors and improving style, sense, expression, tone, grammar and structure.
Translation
Starbird Word offers translation of your original Danish text into English.
Creative translation
A reworking of the text complete with correct cultural references so that it reads naturally for the native English speaker.
Writing
Newspaper and magazine articles, and other customized texts written in English.
Text production
(Company profiles, web content, etc.)
A special editing/translation rate is available to companies who update their information periodically. Businesses, particularly those that want to stay on the cutting edge in the international market, need to refresh these texts often.
Voice Work
Speaking for audio and video recordings.
PROJECTS
Danish to English Translations
Roaming Sapiens examines the impact of humans on the biosphere. Through scientific storytelling Søren Rasmussen presents the evolution of biological complexity and explains how humans are inseparable from the microorganisms and the ecosystems that surround us. (For this book project I did stylistic editing.)
Wild and Wonderful Denmark is a nature series made for DR that presents dramatic events in the animal kingdom of Denmark. The animals play the leading roles but the unique Danish geography and natural locations are also essential elements of the narrative. I translated the manuscripts from Danish into English, which is the source text for all of the international translations. I also worked in the recording studio with the Danish actor who did the English narration, making edits and refining the scripts.
Yoko Ono – Conceptual Photography. Creative legend Yoko Ono, collaborated with Danish brand Tiger on a conceptual art book centered on the idea that art should be accessible to all. Its release coincides with the artist’s latest exhibition, Yoko Ono: One Woman Show 1960–1971, at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
The Idealist (Idealisten) is a 2015 Danish thriller film directed by Christina Rosendahl about the investigation into medical problems of workers who cleaned up after the 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash.
Facing Reality – An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy presents basic concepts of Indian philosophy and how they can be applied in all contemporary societies. It is not necessary to practice yoga poses to benefit from the philosophy of life that is becoming more widespread internationally.
Teens Using Cannabis – A Guide for Concerned Parents is intended for parents who have a cannabis using teen living at home. The book offers strategies and solutions for successfully navigating life with a teen who is experimenting. It can also be used by professionals who work with teens using cannabis and their parents. Published by Édito Forlag.
Masters and Method, a volume of etchings by Tal R., published by Hatje Cantz. See more information here.
Pantomime Theater, a book of photographs by Annett Ahrends with essays by theater critic Henrik Lyding, published by Forlaget Vandkunsten. See more information here.
Fuck You Art Lovers Forever, a monograph featuring reproductions of paintings by the artist Kristian Hornsleth, Futilistic Society Publishing. Five essays by art critics, approximately 6,000 words. See more information here.
Frederik Wenzel’s Journey, by Benn Q. Holm, People’s Press, approximately 40,000 words.
Neo Feng Shui, by Sagar, approximately 50,000 words.
PRICING
As is standard practice in Denmark, fees are based on a rate per word.
Prices for translation, editing, and text production depend on which service you select, the length of the text and the level of difficulty. All projects are discussed in detail and the rate is determined before work begins.
For a price estimate or more information please send an email to: info@starbirdword.com
REFERENCES
“Pamela has translated some of The Clooney Brothers’ songs from Danish into English. They were to be used for a performance at Bådteatret, which was staged during the World OutGames in Copenhagen. I have to admit that the lyrics were in many ways better and more idiomatic in English. Pamela works both creatively, effectively and very professionally. I have been extremely happy with our collaboration, and I give her my highest recommendation.”
– Nadia Auda, Owner of Mind Unwind
“Pamela Starbird has translated my books Neo Feng Shui and Living Between. She is extremely professional and delivers high-quality translations. There is a constructive dialogue throughout the process. Her work is faithful to the author, the style and the content.”
– Sagar, author
PAMELA STARBIRD
I have had a career as an English language consultant since 1989. My curriculum vitae includes writing, translating, studying languages, teaching English as a second language and doing voice work for audio recordings.
I have experience in the following fields:
- Advertising
- Architecture and Interior design
- Art and Culture
- Business
- Fashion design
- Health and Wellness
- Human resource management
- Literature and Publishing
- Travel
Types of texts include:
- Articles and essays
- Books
- Artist, designer and organization profiles
- Exhibition catalogs and promotional material
- Websites
My background in brief:
- Born in Chicago, USA
- B.A. English and American Literature, Iowa State University, 1989
- Resident of Copenhagen 1995 to present
- Danish language study, A.O.F. Language Center, 1995-1996
- Launched Starbird Word in 1999
In addition to mastering Danish, I have studied:
- Mandarin at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, 1990-1993
- Czech with a private tutor, Prague, Czech Republic 1993-1995
CONTACT
email: info@starbirdword.com
cell phone: (45) 50 53 13 23
Please send an inquiry that describes the nature of your project.
