I really enjoyed reading The Freelancery's recent post on whether or not to publish your freelance rates on your website. Since my website redesign a few years ago, I've struggled with this same dilemma: I grow weary of preparing quotes for clients whose budget turns out to be 1/3 of what I charge, … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on rates and quotes
Where I've been…
I'm easing back into reality today after a glorious vacation; my translation partner and friend Eve Bodeux and I took our families on a 100 mile mountain bike camping trip through Canyonlands National Park last week. The seven of us (Eve, myself, husbands and three kids under ten years old) biked … [Read more...] about Where I've been…
Recording of Jost Zetzsche interview is online!
This past Wednesday, I had the pleasure of interviewing translation technology guru Jost Zetzsche during a question and answer conference call. If you missed the live call, you can listen to the recording on the Speaking of Translation website (it streams from the conference call provider, so you … [Read more...] about Recording of Jost Zetzsche interview is online!
April session of "Getting started as a freelance translator"
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