Your words, at work.
Professional translation from French and German into English.
Expert editing and writing.
Specialty fields: art history, business, medicine, and education.
Books, articles, documentation, PR, and more.
Quick. Dependable. Accredited.
What I do
Translation
Your French or German documents faithfully transformed into precise, clear English.
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.
Translation Revision
Your existing translations, checked to make sure they’re correct. Specializing in American localization.
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 and design
- international education
- medicine
- B-2-B and B-2-C communications
Accreditation
Richard Block is certified by top translators associations in the USA and Europe.

Chartered Institute of Linguists, UK
Member of the CIOL; Chartered Linguist (CL), French-English.

American Translators Association, USA
Member of the ATA; Certified Translator (CT), French-English.

Institute for Translation and Interpreting, UK
Member of The Institute for Translation and Interpreting (MITI), 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
I’d love to help give your words some power.
Please get in touch!