The next session of my four-week online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starts on Wednesday, April 4. I've been teaching this class for about five years, and it covers the basics of launching and running a freelance business. It's open to translators in any language combination, and … [Read more...] about April session of "Getting started as a freelance translator"
Q&A call with Jost Zetzsche
Next Wednesday, the 21st, I'll be hosting a free question and answer conference call with Jost Zetzsche, the translation industry technology guru! Jost is the author of the ultra-useful Tool Box translation technology newsletter and the popular "Geek Speak" column in the ATA Chronicle. The call … [Read more...] about Q&A call with Jost Zetzsche
Some thoughts on ATA certification
On the Colorado Translators Association e-mail list, we recently had a lively discussion about ATA certification, which got me thinking about some of the pros, cons and issues associated with the ATA certification exams. In the spirit of disclosure, I am both ATA-certified (failed the practice test, … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on ATA certification
Two cents, or $10,000?
If you're a freelancer, you probably conduct price negotiations with clients or potential clients almost every day of your professional life. For translators, especially translators who work with agencies, these negotiations often come down to a difference of one or two cents. Your minimum rate is … [Read more...] about Two cents, or $10,000?
Free Q&A call with Jost Zetzsche: March 21
Speaking of Translation's recent Q&A conference call was so much fun (if you missed it, you can listen to a free recording here) that we've decided to do another one, this time with translation technology guru Jost Zetzsche. Jost is the author of the widely-read translation technology newsletter … [Read more...] about Free Q&A call with Jost Zetzsche: March 21