Every now and again, I feel inspired to post a random freelance tip on my Twitter feed. I could say that these are Zen master-esque pearls of wisdom that distill in my mind over the course of a few years, but they're more like out-of-left-field thoughts that come to me while I'm washing the dishes … [Read more...] about A couple of freelance tips
Some thoughts on file-sharing sites and copyright violations
I'm a big believer in sharing information: for example, over the last five years I've written 400+ posts that are available on this site for free. I've found countless solutions to my own questions on other people's blogs, also for free. However, I think that there's a place for copyrighted work … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on file-sharing sites and copyright violations
Some blog posts you should read!
It's been a busy couple of weeks here at the Thoughts on Translation wordface, with the end of school, the start of summer and a couple of very large (and interesting!) projects. Since I've been short on time and creative energy, here are some blog posts that I highly recommend: Lisa Carter of … [Read more...] about Some blog posts you should read!
Regaining control of your e-mail: filtering
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm developing a new presentation on time management for translators. I presented the "beta" version at the Colorado Translators Association's recent mid-year conference and I think it went well; big thanks to everyone who responded to my time management survey which … [Read more...] about Regaining control of your e-mail: filtering
Thoughts on Translation: now on Kindle!
The Kindle edition of my new book Thoughts on Translation is now available on Amazon! Thanks to the services of BookBaby, it will also soon be available for your iPad, Sony Reader, Kobo, Nook and various other electronic devices. Some of those platforms can take up to six weeks to approve new … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Translation: now on Kindle!