This is a small tip, but so exciting that I couldn't resist sharing (nerd alert...). You probably have a feature-rich word-counting tool, or a TM tool that does complicated word counts. But let's say that you want to do a quick-and-dirty word count of a bunch of files without opening them one by … [Read more...] about Word counts for all files in a folder
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator- starts September 24
The next session of my online course for beginning translators, Getting Started as a Freelance Translator, starts on September 24, and there are currently three spots left. This is a four-week course for translators in any language combination; we focus on four targeted assignments (your resume and … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator- starts September 24
Using clients' names: OK or not?
A reader asks: On my website and resumé, is it OK to use my clients' names? Does it matter if I worked for them directly or through an agency? Short answer: To be safe, never use a client's name without their permission. If you're "sure that the client won't mind," then why not take two minutes and … [Read more...] about Using clients' names: OK or not?
Handling LinkedIn connection requests
I often refer to LinkedIn as the most underused social media resource out there: most of us have a LinkedIn profile, but we just "set it and forget it," rather than using the site's more sophisticated capabilities. At the very least, LinkedIn is a great way to connect with people in your target … [Read more...] about Handling LinkedIn connection requests
ProZ community choice awards
This year's ProZ community choice awards are open for voting, and I'm excited to have been nominated in a few categories. Last year Eve Bodeux and I won in the Best Podcast category for Speaking of Translation, and I won in the Best Blog Post category for Why do some freelance translators … [Read more...] about ProZ community choice awards