CFA: Applied Literary Translation Program

Deadline: March 31, 2019

Dalkey Archive Press 

A unique program that provides one-on-one weekly meetings with an editor, leading to
the publication by Dalkey Archive Press of participants’ first book-length translation. To
date, over fifty participants have had, or soon will have, their translations published. In
addition to translation work, the program will provide exposure to rights acquisitions,
best methods for working with authors, translator contracts, and the role of translators in
gaining publicity for their translations.

WHEN
June–August 2019, though start to end dates are flexible

WHO
Emerging translators of any age who are prepared to undertake
their first book-length translation but who are still in need of
working with a professional editor. Both native English speakers
and those from the language of origin are welcome to apply. The
program has demonstrated that non-native speakers have produced
outstanding translations while working closely with an editor.

APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applying is March 31, 2019.
Only five applicants will be accepted into the program.
Required documents: resume, in addition to a cover letter, and at
least one sample translation of 5–10 pages.
To apply, send these in an email entitled “Applied Literary Translation
Program” addressed to John O’Brien, obrien@dalkeyarchive.com

FEES
$5,500, much or all of which will be reimbursed through payment
for the published translation. This fee is used to help defray the
approximate $20,000 cost of publication and the honorarium paid to the editor.