Update: this session of Getting Started as a Freelance Translator is full; the next session starts September 24 The next session of my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starts tomorrow (Wednesday June 11), and I have one or two spots open, depending on how many people register … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator-FULL
Speaking of Translation's localization episode: available for download
Eve Bodeux and I recently recorded a new episode of Speaking of Translation, entitled "Software localization: insights from the translator and PM perspective." Eve and Tess Whitty discussed their roles in the localization project process and I moderated. We just posted the recording on our website, … [Read more...] about Speaking of Translation's localization episode: available for download
Take a scalpel to your marketing materials…
...and remove: Vague blah blah that applies to 10,000 other translators (possibly even 11,000). "I help clients communicate across cultures" (let's hope so...), "Accurate and efficient," "Detail-oriented," "Committed to meeting deadlines." Instead, get specific: "In 12+ years of freelancing, I … [Read more...] about Take a scalpel to your marketing materials…
Localization insights from the PM and translator perspectives: free call tomorrow
Tomorrow, Thursday May 29 at 12 noon New York time, Eve Bodeux, Tess Whitty and I will be doing a Speaking of Translation conference call on "Software localization: insights from the project manager and translator perspectives." The call-in information is here, it's free, and hey, we won the ProZ … [Read more...] about Localization insights from the PM and translator perspectives: free call tomorrow
Food for thought: what if agencies were more transparent?
A short post, because I'd really like to hear from you. What would our industry look like if agencies were more transparent about what services they provide and what percentage of the total project fee they earn? For example: In other types of "agent" relationships (authors, athletes, etc.), the … [Read more...] about Food for thought: what if agencies were more transparent?