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The Third Wheel is a lit mag conceived as a hub for literary translators. https://thethirdwheel.org/

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Translations that take risks, spark conversations, and bring new voices into focus. Paratexts that let us peek behind the curtain. Share your translator’s notes, drafts, commentaries, correspondence, reflections on collaboration, or thoughts on translator identity.

25.02.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For the contemporary Japanese lit zealots β€” a great interview with Brian Bergstrom on liminality, what gets lost (or gained) in translation, and more.

24.02.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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CEATL's AI survey CEATL is reaching out to invite you to participate in a survey regarding literary translation and artificial intelligence.

Hi everyone,
If you are a literary translator, please fill our survey ! It only takes a few minutes and we need your feedback to get a clearer picture 😊
www.ceatl.eu/ceatls-ai-su...

13.01.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Just a reminder that we also accept art and photography submissions. We're looking for edgy, yet playful. Send your pieces to submit@thethirdwheel.org

11.02.2026 07:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So far we’ve received many excellent pieces, but we’re still short on short stories. If you have a short‑story translation you're eager to share with the world, do send it our way!

30.01.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Punch your insecurities in the face, and give it a go :)

16.01.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe now’s the perfect time to dip your toes in lit translation?

16.01.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A Space for Literary Translators and their Process | The Third Wheel The Third Wheel is a digital publication conceived as a hub for literary translators and literature in translation. Alongside translated poetry and prose, we feature original writing that delves into the translators’ journeys.

We’ve extended the submissions deadline to March 1.
Still plenty of time for you to submit and for us to get our chicks in order (starting a lit mag definitely comes with a learning curve :))

16.01.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Translating literature into one’s L2: audacity, whimsy, or business as usual?

07.01.2026 07:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The theme of our first issue is The Exophonic Translator and it will spotlight translators who work from unconventional linguistic backgrounds: multilingual or L2 speakers, heritage learners, and voices pushing against dominant language hierarchies.
Want to contribute? submit@thethirdwheel.org

06.01.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Third Wheel is a new literary magazine, whose mission is to create a dedicated space for literary translators, and to illuminate the art of translation: the invisible struggles, creative battles, and quiet triumphs that shape every text.

05.01.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2