Yesterday we flipped the calendar not only into July, but into the second half of 2015. A really short post for today: assess how you're doing as compared to the goals you set for this year. Most importantly, what has to happen between now and December 31 in order for you to feel successful? If you … [Read more...] about Six months down, six to go
Multiple revenue streams, "productizing," and passive income
These topics have been on my mind lately; it's summer, I have more time to think, and I have some airplane rides during which to listen to podcasts that are good food for thought. So here we go: a few thoughts on multiple revenue streams, "productizing," and passive income for translators. Way back … [Read more...] about Multiple revenue streams, "productizing," and passive income
Breaking Into the Direct Client Market- FULL
This class session is now full. To view upcoming dates for all of my online courses, visit my website. My new quick-start course Breaking Into the Direct Client Market starts on July 1, and I have about three spots left. This is a three-week course with minimal homework, three sets of slide shows … [Read more...] about Breaking Into the Direct Client Market- FULL
Podcasts I love
I don't read much for pleasure and we don't have broadcast TV, so I've become kind of a podcast addict. I use podcasts to bribe myself to go to the gym (here's a Freakonomics podcast on temptation bundling, if you're interested in that technique), my family listens to podcasts when we're driving to … [Read more...] about Podcasts I love
The low-paying translation market: who's to blame and what's the solution?
If you really want to get a translator's blood pumping, bring up the low-rate translation market: high-volume projects at really low rates on very tight deadlines, often for large/huge agencies. Some translators feel that the low-rate market provides a legitimate entry point into the industry, while … [Read more...] about The low-paying translation market: who's to blame and what's the solution?