This is a guest post by Jonathan Hine, an Italian to English translator who, since 2013, has been living on his bicycle while continuing to work as a freelancer. Now based in Italy, Jonathan first experimented with living and working on the road while riding through the southern US, then the … [Read more...] about Guest post: Living and working on the road
In the Balance, Episode 8: Boundaries
Here's Episode 8 of In the Balance, the series of work-life balance videos I've been doing for the Standing Out Facebook group. This episode focuses on boundaries: why you need them and how to set them. I mention three types of boundaries that freelancers need to think about, plus a bonus tip on … [Read more...] about In the Balance, Episode 8: Boundaries
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: full
Both groups for the January session of my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator are full (thanks to everyone who registered!), but I've added another session in May. In the meantime, you can also sign up for Beyond the Basics of Freelancing or Marketing to Direct Clients by … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: full
Guest post: Getting beyond feast or famine
This is a guest post by Dorothee Racette; Dorothee is a past president of the American Translators Association. Based on over 20 years of experience as a successful freelance writer and translator, she trains small business owners in time management and productivity. In her blog, she shares her … [Read more...] about Guest post: Getting beyond feast or famine
Upcoming webinar and class
Greetings everyone and happy 2016! Here's to a happy, healthy, and (why not...) lucrative year for all of us in the translation and interpreting industries. I have a couple of exciting guest posts to kick off the year, but first, a couple of announcements: On January 14, I'm presenting a webinar on … [Read more...] about Upcoming webinar and class