Websites are a major source of stress, for beginning and experienced freelancers alike. Do you absolutely need a website? Is there a way to get a nice-looking website for a reasonable price? What's the best platform? Additionally, tons of freelancers hate their websites. I'm really not sure why; … [Read more...] about Freelance websites: Are they still relevant, and how should you create one?

Greetings, Training for Translators subscribers! Here's what's up with T4T this week! Keep a list of things you say "no" to We all know that saying no is both difficult and important. Saying no is how we preserve our time and energy for what matters to us, and saying no can be really, really … [Read more...] about The red zone: what is it, and why do you need one?

After a nice summer break, Training for Translators' classes are back! We have a four-week class and a two-hour master class on tap for September, and both are open for registration now. Getting started as a freelance translator or interpreter in the age of AI starts on September 9; it's a … [Read more...] about September classes open for registration

I know, this sounds like a dumb question...why would it ever be a good idea to work for free?  After all, a per-word or hourly rate of zero isn't going to get you very far (or get you anywhere) in your business. However, I would put forth that there are several situations in which working for … [Read more...] about When (if ever!) is it a good idea to work for free?

This month's free Training for Translators marketing resource is available! It's a PDF with 10 marketing ideas that every freelance translator and interpreter should try. If you're feeling stuck in terms of marketing, or if you suffer from analysis paralysis (doing nothing, in the face of too many … [Read more...] about 10 marketing ideas: this month’s free resource!