No matter how meticulous you are about a) your translations and b) your business practices, you can't work as a freelancer without dealing with disgruntled clients from time to time. First, let's say this: unless you love interpersonal conflict, dealing with unhappy clients is awful. Running your … [Read more...] about When a client is dissatisfied
Happy International Translation Day
Today is International Translation Day, and this year's theme (as selected by FIT, the International Federation of Translators) is Translation: Bridging Cultures. Past ATA President Jiri Stejskal wrote a lovely text for the FIT website; here's an excerpt: The professional translators, interpreters … [Read more...] about Happy International Translation Day
The best Mox yet
If you haven't yet seen Alejandro Moreno-Ramos' latest Mox cartoon on Obsessive-compulsive grammar disorder, do not miss it! Even funnier is Alejandro's reply to the person who pointed out a spelling error in the cartoon. Last year, I wrote a post about my personal struggle with grammar and spelling … [Read more...] about The best Mox yet
The ten essentials of freelance translation
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