Translation, as we all know, or certainly should know, is more than the act of transferring a word from one language into another. Understanding the nuances of a language is a crucial skill. As is the ability to write well in the target language. Although Stephen King’s book – On Writing: A Memoir – targets readers who are interested in writing novels, there are a number of things that we translators can also learn from his book. King is not without his demons. A fact we lear