The fast way to writing foreign words and meaning in your book
A friend recently came to me with a foreign words question, specifically about translating New Zealand Maori.
She asked what was the best way to introduce and use foreign words and foreign phrases in an autobiography, memoir, biography or life story?
Curiosity sent me on a deep dive of style guides to confirm some suggestions.
Even if you don’t write many foreign words you probably use jargon or vernacular that will need explanation before your book gets to the publishing stage.
I know, as an Aussie, we use loads of slang that leaves non-Aussies puzzled!
So read on for some you beaut (excellent) ways to deal with foreign words and expressions in your writing.
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