In June 2021 we were joined by Derek Barretto, who was the translator in residence at Dragon Hall. Encouraged by a succession of brilliant language teachers, Derek thrives on a literary reading diet of English, Lusophone and occasionally Francophone fiction and non-fiction. He is an aficionado of classical and contemporary literature and a voracious reader of ancient and modern poetry and practising poet. A would-be literary translator looking to specialize in translation of Lusophone fiction and poetry, he has a keen interest in conveying the richness and variety of Portuguese literature to Anglophone readers.
During his residency, Derek worked on a translation of ‘Madrugada Fria’ by Laura DaSilva, a contemporary Portuguese poet. On the podcast today he is talking with Rebecca DeWald.
Hosted by Simon Jones and Steph McKenna.
The Visible Communities residency programme was supported by Arts Council England.
Check out our online courses: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/creative-writing-online/
Put a reminder in for the East Anglian Book Awards: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/east-anglian-book-awards/
Music by Bennet Maples.
How to Write Suspense Fiction with Claire McGowan
Writing a Biography with Patrick Barkham
Life as a Poet - with Raymond Antrobus
Writing About Historical Figures with Victoria Mackenzie
Working with a Translator - with Caroline Lamarche and Katherine Gregor
In conversation with Max Porter at the Book Hive
Interviewing difficult subjects with Richard Balls
In Conversation with British-Nepali Writer and Translator Rabi Thapa
The Martineau Lecture with Kit De Waal
How to Develop Compelling Characters in Your Fiction - with Okechukwu Nzelu
Writer Insights with James Kinsley
Common ground: writing, culture and community in Singapore
How to write humour - with Caimh McDonnell
From writing craft to witchcraft with Kirsty Logan
Literary Translation and Neurodivergence - with Clare Richards
How To Build Your Writing Routine - with Megan Bradbury
New voices: 10 emerging writers read their work
How To Grip Your Readers - with Julia Crouch
Writing Using The Senses
What makes a great short story? With Jenn Ashworth
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Lit Society: Books and Drama
Ex Libris
Write The Book: Conversations on Craft
The Federalist Papers
Anne of Avonlea
Fresh Air
Myths and Legends