This post has either nothing or everything to do with translation, depending on how you look at it! Here goes: I've been thinking a lot about Shosin, the Zen Buddhist concept most commonly translated as "Beginner's Mind." It's most commonly described as an attitude of openness and lack of cynicism … [Read more...] about Shoshin
Options for home office phone service
Lately I've been thinking about phone service for the home office. I've had a custom ring number (an extra phone number that runs over my home phone line but rings differently) ever since I started freelancing. At the time, Internet telephony was not a well-developed option and I didn't want to … [Read more...] about Options for home office phone service
Upcoming session of "Getting started as a freelance translator"
Thoughts on Translation has been on hiatus for Spring Break for the past week, but I've been enjoying reading your comments on my previous posts! The next session of my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator will kick off on Monday, April 11. It's a six week, self-paced course for … [Read more...] about Upcoming session of "Getting started as a freelance translator"
Putting 40 cents a word in context
Well, it seems that something about money and income always hits people's urge to discuss! At 65 comments and counting, "How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough?" is far and away the most-discussed post in three years of Thoughts on Translation and everyone's comments have provided me … [Read more...] about Putting 40 cents a word in context
Some interesting links
I've been really enjoying the string of comments on my last post. Thanks to everyone for your insightful tips and observations, which I'm looking forward to using as inspiration for many more posts! The reader community is what makes this blog so much fun to write, and I really appreciate your time … [Read more...] about Some interesting links