Let's just dive in to this one: bad habits that may be putting the brakes on your freelance ambitions. Feel free to add your own in the comments! And for the record, I'm not getting all superior here...I culled many of these bad habits from my own experiences! Waiting for the big block of time … [Read more...] about Bad habits that hold freelancers back
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts May 14
I just wrapped up the "beta" session of my new online course Beyond the Basics of Freelancing and it went well; this class has been bumping around in my head for years and it felt good to finally launch it with a full session of ten great translators! We focused on various topics for the … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts May 14
You as a businessperson: in one word
Here's a question, prompted by a fellow tenant of my co-working office. If you had to choose one word that you hope is used to describe you as a businessperson, what would it be? When he (the fellow tenant) originally asked me that question, I drew a bit of a blank. But then yesterday, after I … [Read more...] about You as a businessperson: in one word
You need a freelance sanity routine
In my Beyond the Basics of Freelancing class, a student asked a really good question: how to stay sane while working on an insane project. No matter how carefully you manage your work flow and your routine, everyone has "one of those weeks" once in a while. A good client needs 15,000 words in a … [Read more...] about You need a freelance sanity routine
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts April 2
"This course inspired me to take many steps necessary to transform from a dabbling newbie into a serious professional," reports a participant in my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator. The next session starts on April 2, and I have five spots left (maximum of 10 students per … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts April 2