There are courses you can take to learn the mechanics of the business, like the Radcliffe course, but I don't think they teach you how to edit. Jonathan Galassi businesscourseedit Change image and share on social
When you're in the throes of writing, I find, the lessons you've casually imparted to others are not in the forefront of your mind. Which may be good or bad. Probably both. Jonathan Galassi badcasuallyfind Change image and share on social
I was nearly 40 when I published my first book. I was a slow starter - or rather, I was slow to gather my work together, though I had published translations, mainly of the Italian poet Montale, by then. Jonathan Galassi bookgatheritalian share on social
An e-book distributor is not a publisher, but rather a purveyor of work that has already been created. Jonathan Galassi bookcreatedistributor Change image and share on social
A translation needs to read convincingly. There's no limit to what can go into it in terms of background research, feeling, or your own interests in form and history. But what should come out is something that reads as convincing English-language text. Jonathan Galassi backgroundconvinceconvincingly share on social
I've always loved the poetry in 'Pale Fire.' I think it's wonderful. Jonathan Galassi firehavelove Change image and share on social
I'll tell you - there's no author that wants to give his mother an e-book of his new book. I think he wants to present her with - or she - wants to present her with something beautiful that he or she created. Jonathan Galassi authorbeautifulbook share on social
Editing is more by-the-hip. You look at a text and ask yourself how it can be improved. Jonathan Galassi edithipimprove Change image and share on social
