Happy 2021 to the entire Training for Translators community! Our 2021 class lineup starts this week. Translating for the international development sector is sold out (e-mail classes@trainingfortranslators.com to be added to the wait list), but all other classes still have space: Complete what you … [Read more...] about January classes start this week!
Guest post: It’s never too late to follow your passion
This is a guest post by Joseph J. Welch, a lawyer, financial planner, and now -- at age 63-- a Master's in Translation Student. See the end of this post for Joe's full bio and contact information. Follow your passion, and you'll never work a day in your life It’s never too late to change … [Read more...] about Guest post: It’s never too late to follow your passion
New podcast: Wrapping up 2020, and looking ahead to 2021
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne wrap up 2020 (a truly unforgettable year by any measure!), and look ahead to 2021. We discuss topics such as: Highlight accomplishments of 2020, and what helped us get thereDisappointments this year, and how our businesses have been … [Read more...] about New podcast: Wrapping up 2020, and looking ahead to 2021
Retainer agreements: Good idea? Bad idea?
Thanks to reader Jennifer O. for suggesting this topic: retainer agreements and whether they are a good idea for freelancers, or not. Let's take a look:First of all, what is a retainer agreement? Retainer agreements allow clients to purchase a fixed amount of your work (which could be hours, words, … [Read more...] about Retainer agreements: Good idea? Bad idea?
FAQ for beginning translators and interpreters
A couple of beginning freelancers have sent me some questions lately, so I thought it might be helpful to compile them into a blog post for anyone who's just starting out, especially in the pandemic! This is certainly not comprehensive, but hopefully it's a start! -Are translation and … [Read more...] about FAQ for beginning translators and interpreters