Translation & Editing
Where language and creativity meet.
Get in Touch
Phone
+1 (818) 620-1332
Consultations & Appearances
Inquiries regarding speaking engagements, translation, ghostwriting, editing, or collaborative literary projects are welcome.
tamar@tmbwriter.com
Published & Forthcoming Translations
archeological study
Hamlet Petrosyan | Artsakh’s Tigranakert: A Cultural & Historical Overview
Forthcoming
novella
Zabel Yesayan | In the Waiting Room, with a preface by Peter Balakian
harvard armenian texts
Contemporary Poetry
Tatev Chakhian | Migrant Point
Midwest Writing Center Press
Translation Services
Translation
Literary and scholarly translation with close attention to voice, historical context, and audience.
Critical Translation Review
Specialized editing for translated manuscripts, ensuring linguistic precision while preserving the artisanal voice and cultural nuance of the original text.
Need a translation for a book, memoir, article, or specialized manuscript? Let’s talk about how I can help.
Editor of Books & Journals
Editor-in-Chief,
2021-2014 |
Journal of the Society for Armenian Studies
journal
genocide testimony
Co-Editor of Translation |
Zabel Yesayan's The Agony of a People
anthology
Guest Editor & Compiler, Absinthe | Unscripted: An Armenian Palimpsest
brill
Bloomsbury press
university of michigan press
Editing Services
Developmental Editing
Comprehensive analysis for both academic and creative projects, focusing on structure, the development of ideas and argument, and the clarity and impact of the work as a whole.
Copyediting, Proofreading & Styling
Line-level refinement for grammar, syntax, consistency, and tone, tailored to literary and academic work.
Ready to refine your project? Let's discuss how my expert editing services can elevate your work.
Client Reflections
"Tamar has a rare, masterly grasp of narrative architecture. Her editing didn't just refine my manuscript—it revealed its true potential, uncovering structural possibilities I hadn't imagined while fiercely preserving my voice.”
NOVELIST & Editing client
"An invaluable collaborator. Tamar’s sharp intellectual intuition and stylistic precision completely elevated the text, strengthening every linguistic connection while honoring the complexity of the original work.”
Academic scholar & author
"Tamar possesses a rare, profound genius for translation. She didn't just translate the words; she seamlessly captured the soul, cadence, and historical weight of the original text, rendering it into a flawless, breathtaking English edition.”
translation client