Virginia Woolf was an influential modernist writer of the early 20th century. Her works, including "Mrs. Dalloway" and "To the Lighthouse," explored the inner lives and experiences of her characters, often using stream-of-consciousness narrative techniques. Woolf was also a feminist and an advocate for women's rights and mental health awareness.

Emily Aitken is an experienced Japanese-English translator, checker, and proofreader. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland and specializes in audiovisual translation.

John McLean is an associate professor at Yasuda Women's University in Hiroshima, Japan. He oversees the Department of English Interpreting Stream. He is known for his translation and interpreting work with the media, athletes, film directors, and actors.