Here's a quick burst of inspiration for beginning and aspiring translators. I haven't been a translation beginner for a long time, but over the past couple of years I've had the urge to learn a new musical instrument. I played piano for lots of years as a kid (but never loved it) and then I played a … [Read more...] about On being a beginner
The new year: looking back and looking ahead
The beginning of the year is always a good opportunity to take stock: what went right in 2013, what needs to go better in 2014, and where do you want to be a year from now? Let's look at some questions that every freelance translator should ask. I'll kick things off with my own answers, and please … [Read more...] about The new year: looking back and looking ahead
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts Monday
Happy 2014! I've been composing a wrap-up and looking-ahead post for 2013 and 2014, but in the meantime, the next session of my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starts on Monday, January 15 and I have four spots left. It's a four-lesson online class in which we focus on very … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts Monday
Off-topic: fun and easy crafts you can totally make
In the Thoughts on Translation household, we try to make most of our holiday gifts. It's fun, it's personal, it fits with the frugal lifestyle and it keeps us occupied during the time of year when the sun goes behind the mountains at 3:30. Here are a few ideas that you can try, even in the days left … [Read more...] about Off-topic: fun and easy crafts you can totally make
The work/life balance: a new Speaking of Translation podcast
Last night, Eve Bodeux and I hosted a Speaking of Translation conference call entitled "The freelance juggling act: balancing work, family and the rest of life." We had the pleasure of interviewing three freelancers: Andy Bell (Scandinavian translator and dad of 3), Marianne Reiner (English to … [Read more...] about The work/life balance: a new Speaking of Translation podcast