Thoughts on Translation is on hiatus until mid-August. In the meantime, you can explore the "Most Popular Posts" sidebar (in the grey box on the right) for some summer reading! … [Read more...] about On hiatus
Upcoming online courses for freelancers
The next sessions of my online courses start on August 20 (Beyond the Basics of Freelancing) and September 24 (Getting Started as a Freelance Translator). Getting Started is for students who want to launch and run a successful freelance business, and Beyond the Basics is for students who have … [Read more...] about Upcoming online courses for freelancers
Getting started as a freelancer: how long does it take?
Here's a common question from beginning freelance translators, and from people contemplating freelancing: how long does it take to start a viable freelance business? The usual disclaimers apply. Is your non-English language Spanish or Japanese? Do you have just a language background, or a PhD in … [Read more...] about Getting started as a freelancer: how long does it take?
If I could be anywhere today…
I'd be at the grand opening of Le Parc du Petit Prince (The Little Prince theme park) in Ungersheim, Alsace. An entire amusement park dedicated to The Little Prince! And I'd be wearing my Little Prince watch and t-shirt, and carrying my Little Prince keyring and tote bag. I also have some tiny … [Read more...] about If I could be anywhere today…
New podcast: insider tips for working with translation agencies
This morning I had lots of fun interviewing translation industry veteran Steve Lank (Monterey graduate, former ASTM translation QA standard subcommittee chair, longtime senior-level manager in agencies in the US, Ireland and Spain). Steve is currently Vice President for Translation Services at Cesco … [Read more...] about New podcast: insider tips for working with translation agencies