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The Convenience of Reliable Outsourcing Services

I have been providing English-language communication services since 1997, including translation, copywriting and editing for the private and public sector in Quebec and Canada.

Among my clients are advertising and multimedia firms, communication consultants, film-funding agencies, hospitals, publishing houses, software developers, universities, academic journals, Web branding and marketing specialists, environmental groups and nonprofit organizations.


Translation

A professional translation involves much more than understanding the basics of language. Rather, it is an artful adaptation of source material to the specifics of the context. A poor translation of a word can drastically alter its meaning and cause confusion. The ultimate goal is to deliver a well-written translation that reads like the original text.


Copywriting

Good copywriting must grab the reader’s attention from the outset. This critical connection ensures that the intended message is properly conveyed and received. When you want your marketing and advertising campaigns to strike a chord, you need to have the right words. Engaging content lets your audience clearly hear what you have to say.


Editing

A few mistakes in a text can be the difference between a poor first impression and a good one. Properly edited copy allows the reader to focus on the message being imparted and not be distracted by errors. Good editing requires a keen eye, perseverance and a sense of overview.

Clients (partial list)

Douglas Hospital

Environment Canada

Équiterre

LEARN Quebec

McConnell Foundation

McGill University

Ministère de l’Éducation

Naud & Associés

Québec en Forme

Reader's Digest

Saine Marketing

Studio Azura

Telefilm Canada

Tourisme Montréal

Université de Sherbrooke

A Versatile Portfolio

Over the years, I have tackled a variety of projects:

  • Translating annual reports, financial statements and auditors' reports
     
  • Translating calls for tenders, contracts and human resources documents
     
  • Editing and proofreading policy manuals, educational materials and academic journals
     
  • Copywriting for direct mail letters, brochures and catalogues
     
  • Translating press releases, marketing presentations and customer surveys
     
  • Translating advertisements, slogans and websites
     
  • Revising news articles and blogs
     
  • Transcribing audio and video interviews
     

Bumpkinville: A 1990s tour de farce, now available on Amazon

October 2023. My book Bumpkinville: A 1990s tour de farce is now available on Amazon US, Amazon Canada and worldwide.

A mashup of A Confederacy of Dunces and the Adrian Mole book series, Bumpkinville is a brief but lively satirical romp of corporate life and pop culture in the 1990s. It tells the rags-to-riches story of Dormant Brouxall, who incredibly transforms from an ex-con to a country music superstar. Featuring songs, diary entries, corporate newsletters, interoffice memos and live TV show excerpts, the irreverent lampoonery is sure to make you smile!


Bumpkinville and Creative Gallery

For those interested in more satire and levity, check out the Facebook page!

Trivia Fusion: Connect the Thoughts, now available on Amazon

July 2023. I am proud to announce that my book Trivia Fusion: Connect the Thoughts is now available on Amazon US, Amazon Canada and worldwide.

With 555 fun challenges, it features quirky pop culture mashups of singers, writers, actors, movies, songs, TV shows and more! Try one out here: Paul Simon song meets Chicago mobster? Answer: You Can Call Me Al Capone.

For all the latest news on Trivia Fusion: Connect the Thoughts, follow us on Instagram @triviafusion

Disability Tax Credit now available to all Canadians with type 1 diabetes

July 2023. Since 2019, I have been lobbying the Government of Canada to reform the eligibility criteria for the Disability Tax Credit. Good news: the previous 14-hour weekly eligibility requirement for individuals living with type 1 diabetes was removed in 2022. To qualify for the credit, you just have to ask your medical practitioner to fill out this Revenue Canada form: Disability Tax Credit Certificate

Individuals with type 1 diabetes residing in the province of Quebec are also entitled to a similar tax credit. Again, just ask your medical practitioner to fill out this Revenu Québec form: Certificate Respecting an Impairment

For more information on my advocacy efforts, check out this article that appeared in The Suburban on February 6, 2023.