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I''m often asked where the name "Wordsted" came from.   Here's the answer!

In 2016 my business underwent a rebrand.  I wanted to capture the different strands of work I was doing as I was taking on more writing and editing projects. I also wanted a name that better refle...

Conservative estimates put the number of adults with ADHD at 2-4%. Every day we struggle with its effects. Poor working memory, distractability, difficulty managing time, following instructions and, if we are one of the majority with a comorbid condition, poor coordination and fatigue, to name but a...

Agencies are often the first port of call for many organisations requiring English translations.

 But few consider the potential implications of having multiple translators with different styles and specialisms working on their documents over time.

I pride myself on establishing a long-term, one-...

The adoption of machine translation by translation agencies has been heavily criticised by professional translators. Whilst many have emphasised the negative effect is having on standards and working conditions in the translation industry, most feel obligated to precede any criticism with a dis...

Crafting clear, meaningful content is like preparing a meal. Like a chef, a good wordsmith knows what it takes to create a lasting impression. 

It takes imagination and balance. The right ingredients, carefully sourced, selected and paired.

It takes meticulous preparation and consistent standard...