How to branch out into a new specialization or service As we look ahead to 2026, many of us may be thinking about diversifying: offering a new specialization or a new service (interpreting, editing, subtitling, copywriting). A few newsletter readers have asked me about this, one of whom wrote, “I … [Read more...] about How to branch out into a new specialization or service

Somehow, it’s December?! I’ve started a tradition of reporting on my reading list for the year; you can read 2024’s post here, and 2023’s is here. I traveled a lot this year, which allowed time for a lot of reading. After finishing 15 books in 2023 and 16 in 2024, I bumped it up to … [Read more...] about The books I read this year (2025)

Join me on December 9 for a two-hour master class for translators and interpreters who would like to aim for an income of US $100,000 or the part-time equivalent, with an emphasis on how to do this in the age of AI and MT. Registration is $75 and includes the recording. We’ll … [Read more...] about Upcoming master class: Aiming for six figures as a freelancer, in the age of AI and MT

Would you love to translate books, but don’t know where to start? In this one-hour class, you’ll learn the basics: the lifecycle of a book translation, from the idea stage to the rights arrangement, finding a publisher and signing a contract, and marketing the book. We’ll also talk about … [Read more...] about This month’s free webinar: Getting started as a book translator

Greetings, Training for Translators subscribers! A quick tip for this week because I'm taking the week off for U.S. Thanksgiving (wishing a great holiday to those who celebrate!).  December classes open for registration  This month's educational offerings are open for registration! … [Read more...] about Time for a holiday availability nudge