I'm excited to announce that my translation of "Sherpa: The Memoir of Ang Tharkay" has just been published by Mountaineers Books. It's a great read (even if you don't know the translator!); Ang Tharkay was the sirdar (head Sherpa) on the 1950 French expedition to Annapurna, the first 8,000 meter … [Read more...] about New book translation published!
If you can't out-think the competition, out-work the competition
A brief thought here, before Thoughts on Translation goes on hiatus for Spring Break! It's a crossover thought from another area of my life, playing the lute (my mid-life crisis obsession!). I don't have a ton of musical talent; actually way, way less than a ton. I can carry a tune and clap to the … [Read more...] about If you can't out-think the competition, out-work the competition
Thoughts on managing your e-mail
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