If you're curious how AI tools like ChatGPT can fit into your work as a translator or interpreter—without compromising quality or ethics, come join us for a two-hour master class with guest instructor Nora Díaz on June 18 (next Wednesday).  Intro to AI for Freelance Translators … [Read more...] about Intro to AI with Nora Diaz: Master class on June 18

We've all been there: "I was working consistently on marketing (excellent!), then landed a large project (also excellent!) that left me with almost no time for the activities of daily life, much less marketing (less excellent, but the right decision in the current economy!). Now I haven't done … [Read more...] about How to get back on the marketing wagon

It's a weird time in the freelance world and in the language professions in general. As I wrote in a past newsletter, I continue to talk to people who are looking for another career, people whose businesses are doing better than ever, and not that much in between.  Most people … [Read more...] about The key question to ask yourself: “Have I tried it?”

Upcoming classes This week's topic: Coping with existential dread about the language professions I've recently fielded questions from numerous freelancers who are feeling existential dread about the language professions. These questions come primarily from people who are exclusively … [Read more...] about Existential dread about the language professions: how to cope

My new book, Getting Started as a Freelance Interpreter is now in soft launch; it's officially out June 3, from Tilt Publishing. If you'd like to be entered to win a free copy, join the Training for Translators mailing list here, and you have a chance of winning your choice of a hardcover, … [Read more...] about Enter to win a free copy of Getting Started as a Freelance Interpreter!