Many freelance translators are overthinkers. Wanting to get it just right turns into lots of obsessing over 37 ways the idea could go wrong, soliciting the opinions of 93 colleagues, burning the project to the ground and starting from scratch, etc. Overthinking gets in the way of lots of things, but … [Read more...] about Really short marketing e-mails: don’t overthink it
“I get too much work from one client”: problem?
"I get too much work from one client. Should I be worried?" This is a question I often hear from freelancers, especially those who work for agencies. Is a client that/who provides 50%, 60%, or even 80% of your income a problem? On the one hand, someone with a full-time salaried job earns 100% of … [Read more...] about “I get too much work from one client”: problem?
Shifting perspective: from putting out fires to long-term business success
This is a guest post by Dorothee Racette, a past president of the American Translators Association. Based on over 20 years of experience as a successful freelance writer and translator, Dorothee now trains and coaches small business owners in time management and productivity. She shares her insights … [Read more...] about Shifting perspective: from putting out fires to long-term business success
Speaking of Translation: tips for getting things done, productivity, and time management
In this episode, Eve and Corinne offer tips for getting things done: how to get into the productivity mindset, how to form a productivity support group, and how to tailor your time management techniques to your personality. We also recommend the following podcasts on productivity: Tess Whitty's … [Read more...] about Speaking of Translation: tips for getting things done, productivity, and time management
Recommended podcasts for freelancers
I'm a bit of a podcast junkie (we don't have TV, so...). Partially, I just like audio as a change from reading. But I also find that podcasts offer an option to multi-task without losing your mind. Listening to a podcast actually makes going to the gym *more* appealing, and makes long car rides less … [Read more...] about Recommended podcasts for freelancers