Here's a nuts and bolts post about a nuts and bolts topic: how to count words. Billing by the word isn't always the best way to go, but let's say you're quoting on a project for which you will definitely bill by the word. What are some factors you need to consider? … [Read more...] about Thoughts on word counts
Updated Speaking of Translation recordings page
Eve Bodeux and I co-host an occasional--meaning: whenever a topic strikes us and we have time to cover it!--series of podcasts and conference calls, entitled Speaking of Translation. We have a page of recordings that goes back to 2008--in case you missed the ATA conference in Orlando!--and the … [Read more...] about Updated Speaking of Translation recordings page
Thoughts on Translation: the blog becomes a book!
At long last, the book version of Thoughts on Translation is officially published. It's a 150-page compilation of most of the entries that appeared on this blog from February, 2008 through January, 2012. … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Translation: the blog becomes a book!
Some interesting links
Apologies for the lack of posts over the past couple of weeks, as I've been busy finalizing the manuscript for my new book (ready for sale tomorrow!) and attending an ATA Board meeting in Las Vegas. But here are some links to interesting sites for your coffee break pleasure! … [Read more...] about Some interesting links
Giving Coursera a try
As I mentioned in my recent people who rock the industry interview, I think that subject area knowledge is one of the most important trends we'll see in translation in the next few years. To read a thorough explanation of how subject area knowledge relates to what we do, check out Kevin Hendzel's … [Read more...] about Giving Coursera a try