Are you a budding translator? These classes are just for you! Thanks to our translation school ‘Words to Words’, you will explore the secrets of the art of translation under the guidance of the best tutors and lecturers of East Slavic philology, meet representatives of the publishing market and meet experts who will show you which contracts are worth signing and which are better left out. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in working on literary translation.
From a file on the computer to a book - your translation will not disappear in a drawer
During the workshop, participants have the opportunity to learn about the full cycle of a translator's work: from analysing a literary text and editing your own translation, through orientation on the publishing market to the legal aspects of translator's work and obtaining funding for translations that have not yet been published. We have brought together leading specialists in Ukrainian philology, who will not only impart their knowledge to the participants, but will also support them at every stage of their studies. Thanks to individual consultations, each participant have the chance to develop his or her skills under the guidance of a mentor, and after completing a six-month cycle of meetings, the workshop ends with the publication of an anthology with the participants' translations, which creates a unique opportunity to make a debut in the world of literature.
A school that opens the door to the world of literature
Our workshops are not only about practical learning, but also about meeting authorities in the publishing industry. The programme includes lectures by experienced translators, editors and publishing market experts. In this way, participants gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also the skills necessary to work independently as translators. Over six weekend meetings, which take place from January to June 2025, participants focus on the translation of Ukrainian literature, with a particular emphasis on prose with Crimean themes. This is not only develop translation skills, but also contribute to building cultural dialogue between Poland and Ukraine.
We have been successfully translating for years - now it's time for you
We have been successfully organising our in-house translation programme ‘Words to Words’ since 2017. Over the past editions, we have built our reputation as an institution supporting the development of young translators of literature. The measure of success for us is not only the growing interest in the workshops, but above all the fact that many of our graduates have successfully established themselves on the publishing market and in the world of literature.
To date, the Mieroszewski Centre has organised eight editions of the workshop: six of them were devoted to translations of Russian literature, as well as premiere editions of translations from Ukrainian and Georgian, responding to the growing demand for translations from these cultural areas.
Don't miss your chance and join the ranks of future masters of literary translation!
