1. Understand the meaning

Do not content yourself with merely translating separate words, figure out the meaning of the phrase instead

2. Decide on grammar

Think of what tense should be used in the phrase translation, where to begin, how to provide agreement of parts of speech, which word sequence is better, et cetera.

3. Check spelling and punctuation

Pay attention to commas, dots and letter case

4. Stay closer to the original

Do not resort to loose translations when more exact ones are available. You can suggest some alternative literary versions and thoughts in the comment section

5. Ask yourself:

«Does it sound right?»