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

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)

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.