Hello From Taiwan

pebblefoot · 01-02-2013, 08:30 AM

I've been a member of this forum for a while and have enjoyed the insights and feedback it offers. I just noticed a thread for international member, so thanks for providing that!

I'm an American but I've been living in Taiwan for almost 8 years now. I teach English at one of the top universities in Taiwan, NTUST. I just received my MBA from NTU in Taipei, which is now ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world! (Go Taiwan!)

I run a small publishing company called Pebblefoot Press and I focus on textbooks and storybooks for learning purposes. But I also write my own fiction and non-fiction. I have a platform for writers called Pebblefoot Park and you could search for that and join if interested. We are also looking for agents/publishers to join and make connections there.

Anyone with questions about publishing in Asia, just ask and I'll do my best to help. Currently I'm looking for a good (and cheap) translator to help me with a book about a bicycle trip I took across Alaska. It's a 'how to' book and would be interesting to anyone thinking of doing something like that. I'd like to get this book into Chinese so I can put it on the selves here in Taiwan. Independent bookstore owners here are open to letting you stick copies in their stores, which is really cool.

kk.erri · 01-05-2013, 12:18 AM

That's really cool Pebblefoot! Does your publishing company publish in Chinese or English, or both?

Hope things work out for you

Abderian · 01-12-2013, 03:46 PM

Hi Pebblefoot

I'm a British freelance writer living in Taipei. I've only been here about 16 months but loving it so far.

Sorry I can't help you with a translator but just wanted to say hi.

Snitchcat · 01-12-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pebblefoot

Anyone with questions about publishing in Asia, just ask and I'll do my best to help. Currently I'm looking for a good (and cheap) translator.

I can put you in touch with a translation house based in Taiwan. But none are writers. And they're experts at commercial / company translations. However, if yoh think they would be worth talking to, PM me.

Trapjaw · 01-13-2013, 10:34 AM

Hi Pebblefoot, I'm also currently based in Taiwan, although I live in Kaohsiung. I may be able to hook you up with a private translator who can offer you a better rate than a commercial translating house. PM me for more info.

01-02-2013, 08:30 AM	#1
pebblefoot New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Taiwan Posts: 23	Hello From Taiwan I've been a member of this forum for a while and have enjoyed the insights and feedback it offers. I just noticed a thread for international member, so thanks for providing that! I'm an American but I've been living in Taiwan for almost 8 years now. I teach English at one of the top universities in Taiwan, NTUST. I just received my MBA from NTU in Taipei, which is now ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world! (Go Taiwan!) I run a small publishing company called Pebblefoot Press and I focus on textbooks and storybooks for learning purposes. But I also write my own fiction and non-fiction. I have a platform for writers called Pebblefoot Park and you could search for that and join if interested. We are also looking for agents/publishers to join and make connections there. Anyone with questions about publishing in Asia, just ask and I'll do my best to help. Currently I'm looking for a good (and cheap) translator to help me with a book about a bicycle trip I took across Alaska. It's a 'how to' book and would be interesting to anyone thinking of doing something like that. I'd like to get this book into Chinese so I can put it on the selves here in Taiwan. Independent bookstore owners here are open to letting you stick copies in their stores, which is really cool. __________________ Strablet Pebblefoot Park

01-12-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
Abderian practical experience, FTW Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 173	Hi Pebblefoot I'm a British freelance writer living in Taipei. I've only been here about 16 months but loving it so far. Sorry I can't help you with a translator but just wanted to say hi. __________________ http://talesfromthebeautifulisle.blogspot.com/

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01-05-2013, 12:18 AM	#2
kk.erri Benefactor Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 56	That's really cool Pebblefoot! Does your publishing company publish in Chinese or English, or both? Hope things work out for you

01-13-2013, 10:34 AM	#5
Trapjaw New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Taiwan Posts: 11	Hi Pebblefoot, I'm also currently based in Taiwan, although I live in Kaohsiung. I may be able to hook you up with a private translator who can offer you a better rate than a commercial translating house. PM me for more info.