Time for an introduction

Hello! I’m Francesca – a commercial translator and copywriter specialising in strategic communications for premium hotels, museums and retail brands in the UK, French and D-A-CH markets.

600+ satisfied clients

Since starting my business in 2010 I have helped over 600 clients to increase sales, engage with visitors, publish fashion magazines, host trade shows, run global ad campaigns, comply with regulatory guidelines and market Alpine cheese. You can read what my clients say about working with me here (see ‘Recommendations’).

Fractional support to lighten your load

My background is in marketing and advertising, both agency and client-side. I’ve experienced campaigns from start to finish and understand the pressures you face, whether working within a regulatory environment or meeting ultra-tight deadlines.

So, if you need something strategic but haven’t got time to do it yourself, I can help.

Whether you want to persuade, inform, educate or wow your audience, I make sure your high-stakes comms are strategic, on brand and distinctive – ensuring you meet your business objectives with the minimum of fuss.

The result? Compelling, risk-checked messaging that hits the target.

Strong claims should be backed up. You can read testimonials to the quality of my work from my clients here – I’ve worked with some of them since 2010.

And if you’re looking for certified proof, I’m one of the few translators qualified to global quality standard ISO 17100:2015; I hold a Master’s degree in Translation; and I’m a Qualified Member of the UK’s Institute of Translation and Interpreting.

I might be a workaholic but . . .

. . . aside from my job – which I absolutely love – I’m a huge fan of trail running, hiking, spas, and reading slightly offbeat books nobody has ever heard of.

Keen to know more? Email fgatenby@byword-translations.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn, where I talk about all things language related.