In episode 8 of the T4T podcast, I discuss a reader's question: Is translation even worth pursuing as a career? Is it a dying profession? And if not, where does that stereotype come from, and who's doing well right now? This episode is based on a blog post that I wrote back in 2023, and on two … [Read more...] about T4T podcast, episode 8: Is translation a dying profession? Who’s doing well right now?

Next up on the Training for Translators calendar is a two-hour master class, Breaking Into the Subtitling Market, with guest instructor Molly Yurick. The live class is on November 14 (this coming Thursday), and registration ($75) includes the recording. We have a good group signed up, and there's … [Read more...] about Breaking into the subtitling market: master class on Thursday

In episode seven of the Training for Translators podcast, I take a look at freelance translator and interpreter income: what I earn, and my thoughts on what "the average freelancer" in our professions earns. This podcast episode draws on three posts from the T4T blog: My 2021 business expenses (I … [Read more...] about T4T podcast, episode 7: Some thoughts on freelance income (mine and yours!)

This question came up in a T4T alumni question and answer session ("How do I join those??" You take a four-week class with T4T!). "I'm applying to agencies, and lots of them ask for references; it seems weird to provide references from agencies I already work for, because I'm not sure that my … [Read more...] about Handling requests for references

Getting stuff done is crucial to succeeding as a freelancer: you need to earn money, and you need to meet your deadlines. Productivity is a very personal thing, and it's a topic I think about a lot. Even when you love your job (which I do!): Step one: A couple of excellent resources When it … [Read more...] about Productivity strategies that work