Would you love to translate books, but don’t know where to start? In this one-hour class, you’ll learn the basics: the lifecycle of a book translation, from the idea stage to the rights arrangement, finding a publisher and signing a contract, and marketing the book. We’ll also talk about … [Read more...] about This month’s free webinar: Getting started as a book translator

Greetings, Training for Translators subscribers! A quick tip for this week because I'm taking the week off for U.S. Thanksgiving (wishing a great holiday to those who celebrate!).  December classes open for registration  This month's educational offerings are open for registration! … [Read more...] about Time for a holiday availability nudge

Breaking Into the Subtitling Market: registration closes on Sunday Registration for guest instructor Molly Yurick's self-paced class (with live question and answer sessions), Breaking Into the Subtitling Market closes on Sunday (November 23). Registration is $110 and gets you six months … [Read more...] about I marketed even though I was busy…then had to turn down work!

Only somewhat work-related, but fun!I'm a travel fanatic, but I'm not a big miles and points person; rather than juggling the annual fees and welcome bonuses, eating at restaurants with Z in the name on the sixth Thursday of the month to get 25x points, I'd typically rather just shop for a deal. And … [Read more...] about Travel: A beginner miles/points trick that got me a free ticket to London!

Greetings, Training for Translators subscribers, and happy 11/11! Today's free webinar, Getting Started as a Freelance Interpreter, is full (thanks to all 200 people who signed up!) and there are three spots left in the November session of Direct client research lab ($160; personalized … [Read more...] about 1, 2, 3, or 4: Where are you at in your freelance career?