Captivate your readers.
Sail beyond your most ambitious goals with vivid, precise written communications.
With expert, custom craftsmanship, I bring your ideas to life on the page.
Put Your Words to Work for You
I’m Richard Block. I’ve been a professional editor, writer, and translator for more than twenty years in all, in news, nonfiction, PR, business, medicine, education, and the arts.
Translation
Your French or German documents faithfully transformed into precise, clear English.
Editing
Rigorous analysis of usage and style. Insightful suggestions. Precision and polish. Your texts will shine.
Writing
Attract readers. Engage them. Persuade them. With good, sharp writing, you put your best foot forward wherever you stand.
Localization
Specialty: pitch-perfect American English. When you truly speak your audience’s language, you cultivate trust.
Specialty Fields
Arts, Culture, & Lifestyle
- 19th- and 20th-century painting
- Photography
- Music & theater
- Vegan, vegetarian, & plant-based lifestyles
Medicine & Healthcare
- Medical devices
- Psychiatry and psychology
- Hospital and treatment records
- Pharmaceuticals
Education
- Undergraduate and graduate theses in the humanities
- Grant and award applications
- Academic records
- Instructional texts (e.g., textbooks)
What My Clients Say
“Richard is a brilliant editor and translator. Very thorough, punctual, excellent writing skills, always asks the right questions and on top of it all, a real pleasure to work with!”
Melanie Fitzgerald
Editorial Project Manager, First Edition Translations
“Deliveries have always been on time, with a consistently high standard of quality. … Always highly accurate, well-researched and -written.”
Rachel Coleman
Co-CEO, ALM Translations
“Always exemplary, with great attention to detail.”
Akos Fazakas
Translation supplier manager
Certifications & Accreditations
How can a smart customer trust a linguist to produce high-quality work? One great way is to verify their formal qualifications.
I am a fully accredited member of the most respected linguists’ organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Click the logos to visit my member page for each organization.
American Translators Association
Certified Translator: French to English.
Institution for Translation and Interpreting (UK)
Certified Member (MITI): French to English.
Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK)
Chartered Linguist: Translator, French to English.
Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer
Member, Berlin-Brandenburg chapter.
Get In Touch
Whether you represent a publisher, a company, an organization, or yourself, let’s discuss how we can make your words truly powerful.