If you're an established freelancer who needs a nudge toward your business goals, you might be interested in my online course, Beyond the Basics of Freelancing. The next session starts on February 18 and I have five spots left. It's a four-week, completely online session, and open to translators in … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts February 18
Video: translating for individual clients
I do a pretty brisk business translating for individual clients (anything from birth certificates through self-published books). It's a niche that many agencies and freelancers avoid, so it can be a good niche to address if you're interested. In this six-minute video, I give you some thoughts on … [Read more...] about Video: translating for individual clients
ATA56: the call for proposals is open!
I'm excited to announce that ATA is now accepting session proposals for our 56th annual conference, to be held in Miami in November, 2015. Yes, you read that correctly: Miami in November...we're expecting a large crowd! ATA depends on volunteer presenters for the bulk of the conference sessions. … [Read more...] about ATA56: the call for proposals is open!
Warm e-mail marketing: a success story
In 2014, I listened to two episodes of Tess Whitty's podcast Marketing Tips for Translators that got me thinking about the whole "warm e-mail marketing" idea. Tess interviewed Joanne Archambault about marketing to direct clients that you can't meet in person and then interviewed Ed Gandia about his … [Read more...] about Warm e-mail marketing: a success story
Video: the why and how of finding a translation partner
A new video! I felt more like talking than writing today... Lots of people ask why a freelance translator needs a partner, and how to find the right person. Here's part I, in which I briefly answer those questions; in part II, Eve Bodeux and I will talk about how we work together. … [Read more...] about Video: the why and how of finding a translation partner