There's something about the number 10. Not just the connotation of "perfect 10," but the number has an undeniable appeal. This year's American Translators Association Translation Company Division conference was focused on the number 10 (10 sessions that each featured 10 tips on a certain topic), and … [Read more...] about The ten essentials of freelance translation
Tips for first-time ATA conference attendees
Although I just posted a bunch of links yesterday, these are too good not to share! German to English translator Jill Sommer has presented the first-time attendees' orientation at the ATA conference for many years, and she restyled that presentation into a webinar. It covers topics such as how to … [Read more...] about Tips for first-time ATA conference attendees
Some interesting links
If you're looking for some coffee-break reading, here are a few suggestions: From Get Rich Slowly, Eight little-known facts about the Roth IRA. I consider myself reasonably financially literate and I have to say that many of these were news to me. From Spanish to English translator Lisa Carter on … [Read more...] about Some interesting links
The second half
International Translation Day is coming up at the end of this month; this year's theme is Translation: Bridging Cultures (I like it!). Karmically enough, ITD is also my (and my husband's...is that karmic enough for you?) birthday, and this year it's a big one. Although I don't think I'm in mid-life … [Read more...] about The second half
Some thoughts on professional photographs
Thanks to Chris Durban for suggesting this post topic! Let's say that you want to hire a professional services provider: maybe a business accountant, a copyright attorney, a web designer or a marketing consultant. You're clicking through that person's website, and on their About page, you see a … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on professional photographs