Kwintessential for including Thoughts on Translation in their top 10 translation blogs for 2010! And congratulations to the other winners, they're all in my feed reader! Jonathan Goldberg for interviewing me on his blog "Le mot juste en anglais." And thanks to Marianne Reiner for the French … [Read more...] about Thanks to…
Handling summer as a freelancing parent
Here in Colorado, school has been out for a couple of weeks. Elsewhere in the U.S., summer vacation is fast approaching. If you're a freelancing mom or dad, it's both the best of times and the worst of times! Each morning in the summer, I wake up and have a little gratitude moment: I'm grateful for … [Read more...] about Handling summer as a freelancing parent
Links from the translation blogosphere
Here are links to a few blog posts that I enjoyed reading this week: Jill Sommer on Freelancing means the freedom to say no. I think it's all too common that freelancers, especially women freelancers, feel that they can never object to a client's terms or requests. Thanks for this reminder, … [Read more...] about Links from the translation blogosphere
June discount on "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator"
During the month of June, you can purchase my book "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" from the publisher (Lulu) for $17.95 instead of the usual cover price of $19.95. Just use this link to Lulu's site and then enter the coupon code SUMMERREAD305 when you check out. Fine print: you can only … [Read more...] about June discount on "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator"
Ethical dilemma: when services cost less than you expect
Thoughts on Translation is back from a relaxing camping vacation in the deserts of Western Colorado. This vacation was completely unplugged; I didn't take my laptop or netbook and only turned my cell phone on once a day to check my office messages. In other words, a real vacation! I highly recommend … [Read more...] about Ethical dilemma: when services cost less than you expect