Here's an issue that several readers have asked about lately: What to do when a client treats you like a cog in the machine? A podcast listener recently referred to this as "dehumanization" in our profession. Examples may include: Applying to work with a client without ever interacting with a … [Read more...] about “I feel like a cog in the machine!”–What to do?
Guest post: Client-side conferences as a marketing tool
This is a guest post by Michèle Hansen, a French to English translator specializing in medical, global health, and international development translations. Michèle took my direct client marketing course a while back, and has since capitalized on her love of continuing education (and travel!) to build … [Read more...] about Guest post: Client-side conferences as a marketing tool
ProZ Community Choice awards: thank you!
Thank you to everyone who nominated or voted for my blog and books in this year's ProZ Community Choice awards. The winners have been announced, and I'm excited to see that Thoughts on Translation won for best blog about translation, and Finding and Marketing to Translation Agencies won for best … [Read more...] about ProZ Community Choice awards: thank you!
2019 courses open for registration
I'm excited to announce that my Winter/Spring 2019 online courses are open for registration. Ahead of this "semester," I surveyed my subscribers and asked what you'd like to learn about. You answered, and the lineup reflects the four most popular choices, plus my flagship course for beginning … [Read more...] about 2019 courses open for registration
New podcast: ATA59 wrapup
Eve Bodeux and I released a new episode of Speaking of Translation this week. It's a wrapup of last month's 59th annual American Translators Association conference. We discuss our favorite sessions at the conference, how the conference is planned, and some tips for anyone who's never attended an ATA … [Read more...] about New podcast: ATA59 wrapup