I'm excited to announce that the second edition of How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator is officially available on Lulu; it will be available on Amazon and in retail locations in about 6-8 weeks. Thanks to everyone who made the first edition such a success; my vague goal when I published it in … [Read more...] about Second edition of "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" is here!
ATA-TCD wrapup
I just returned from the mid-year conference of the American Translators Association Translation Company Division, which was held this past weekend in Washington, DC. This was without a doubt one of the best conferences I've attended; huge kudos to TCD Administrator Rina Ne'eman and Assistant … [Read more...] about ATA-TCD wrapup
Staying comfortable in the office
One of the appealing aspects of working from home is that you're free to configure your work environment however you want, especially if you have a dedicated office room in your house. Readers, what are some of your favorite strategies/configurations/products for staying happy and comfortable in … [Read more...] about Staying comfortable in the office
The importance of aiming low
...well, maybe not "low." Maybe "The importance of setting realistic expectations" is a better way to put it. Over the years, I've noticed that many translators fail to reach their long-term goals because (paradoxically) they aim too high. Typical case scenario: a translator who has been in the … [Read more...] about The importance of aiming low
Colorado Translators Association mid-year conference
For the first time in many years, the Colorado Translators Association will be holding a mid-year conference! We have a full program of activities: the main conference on Saturday, May 14 features a full slate of 12 presentations plus lots of networking opportunities, lunch and a closing reception. … [Read more...] about Colorado Translators Association mid-year conference