Issue #2 of ATA's new publication for translation buyers and consumers, the ATA Compass, is online now. It's entitled "First, Do No Harm: The Myths of Healthcare Interpreting" and features interviews with Dr. James Rohack, the Immediate Past President of the American Medical Association, and Doug … [Read more...] about Issue #2 of the ATA Compass
Are your marketing materials missing critical information?
In the course of preparing for the ATA conference coming to Denver in October, I've been visiting the websites of a lot of Denver-area businesses. Many have excellent sites, but it amazes me to see the information that is missing from some of them. Actual examples: a restaurant that does not have … [Read more...] about Are your marketing materials missing critical information?
ATA conference: don't miss the Early Bird deadline
If you're planning to attend this year's American Translators Association conference (October 27-30 in Denver), don't forget to register by September 24 in order to pay the Early Bird price. I'm hoping to see lots of Thoughts on Translation readers there, and I'm excited to present Preconference … [Read more...] about ATA conference: don't miss the Early Bird deadline
Projects large and small
At the moment I'm working on one of the larger projects I've ever taken on; a bit over 40,000 words. This has gotten me thinking about the pros and cons of large projects versus small projects, as well as which type of projects I prefer working on. I'm interested to hear what other translators think … [Read more...] about Projects large and small
Providing your own benefits
Today's Get Rich Slowly post on saving money on insurance got me thinking about benefits in general. This is one of the most common questions I hear from beginning or aspiring freelancers: how to handle health insurance/retirement planning/disability insurance, and so on. Here's an overview of the … [Read more...] about Providing your own benefits