I'm working remotely from British Columbia this month, and Training for Translators classes are on summer break until September, but the weekly newsletter and blog posts will still come out during that time.This week, let's talk about maintaining your language skills as a freelance translator or … [Read more...] about Tips for maintaining your language skills
Dealing with anxiety as a freelancer
Happy solstice; it's officially summer here in the northern hemisphere! This week, let's talk about how to deal with anxiety a a freelancer. Whether or not you're an anxious person, freelancing can bring up a lot of anxiety, in various ways.As freelancers, we have pretty much zero job security … [Read more...] about Dealing with anxiety as a freelancer
Dominant clients: A good thing, or a bad thing?
Our master classes and challenge groups for this "school year" have now wrapped up and are on hiatus until September, but my weekly newsletter articles and blog posts will still be coming out. In addition to this week's post, you can check out a bonus post on my recent trip to Iceland if you'd like … [Read more...] about Dominant clients: A good thing, or a bad thing?
Travel: A week in Iceland
I took last week off to take a real vacation (my computer stayed home!) to Iceland, with my friend and colleague Eve Bodeux and our mutual friend Ann. We had an amazing time; I had changed planes in the Reykjavik airport many times, but I had never done the Icelandair free stopover, much less taken … [Read more...] about Travel: A week in Iceland
Should you charge other freelancers a referral fee?
Greetings, readers! I hope you're all doing well in your various corners of the world. This week, let's talk about referral fees!It's a situation we've probably all encountered: a client (whether you've worked with them before, or not) approaches you about a translation or interpreting job, and you … [Read more...] about Should you charge other freelancers a referral fee?