In the age of Information Overload, it seems to get harder and harder to maintain any semblance of control over the volumes of e-mail we receive. But, there's hope, and there are strategies...let's take a look at a few, and feel free to add your own in the comments. Let's start with e-mail … [Read more...] about Thoughts on managing your e-mail
Marketing to Direct Clients: reserve your spot
The next session of my online course "Marketing to Direct Clients" starts on April 11, and registration is open on my website. This is a four-week, fully online course for translators who want to market to and work successfully with direct clients. Your registration fee ($320; $305 for ATA members) … [Read more...] about Marketing to Direct Clients: reserve your spot
Tips for translators in small languages
There are languages like Spanish (tons of work, lots of translators), and languages like French and German (good amount of work, not a surplus of translators), and then there are languages like Tagalog, Nepali, Bulgarian, Amharic, Icelandic, and so on. What are some pathways to a viable freelance … [Read more...] about Tips for translators in small languages
How to make more money without having a breakdown
Among the amorphous goals that many of us have for our freelance business, "I want/need to make more money" often heads the list. It's often joined by other amorphous goals such as "I want/need more work," or "I need some better clients." The problem with "I want/need to make more money" is that … [Read more...] about How to make more money without having a breakdown
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday
Update: this session is now full; the next session starts on August 22 and you can register at the link below. The next session of my four-week online course for experienced freelancers, Beyond the Basics of Freelancing, starts Monday. I have two spots left in this session and you can read the full … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday