Wherever you’re going,
write your own ticket.
(I’ll help with the writing.)
Block Letters creates, translates, and perfects written content. We make text stand out, and our clients’ readers take notice.
Let’s put your words to work.
Translation
Your French or German documents faithfully transformed into precise, clear English.
Translation Revision
Your existing translations, checked to make sure they’re correct. Specializing in American localization.
Content Writing
Persuasive. Detailed. Easy-to-read. Correct. Put your best foot forward across all your platforms.
Editing
With standard grammar reviews, in-depth analysis, and final proofreading, your writing will shine.
Our Commitment
All work is performed by a trained professional, not an AI tool.
Prompt delivery, excellent service, and fair prices guaranteed.
Specialty Fields
- fine and performing arts
- international education
- medicine
Other areas of expertise include public relations, journalism, and plant-based/vegan food and lifestyle.
Certifications
Block Letters’s principal, Richard Block, is accredited by top translators associations in the USA and Europe.
Chartered Institute of Linguists, UK
Member of the CIOL; Chartered Linguist (CL), French-English.
Institute for Translation and Interpreting, UK
Member of The Institute for Translation and Interpreting (MITI), French-English.
American Translators Association, USA
Member of the ATA; Certified Translator (CT), French-English.
Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ), Germany
Member of the Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer, Berlin-Brandenburg chapter, French-English.
Client Opinions
“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 Project Manager
Contact
We’d love to help give your words some power.
Please get in touch!