Things have been hopping here at the Thoughts on Translation world headquarters (also known as my desk in the co-working office...); I'm deep in a couple of large but enjoyable translation projects, my first translation skills class (Translation Workshop: French to English) is humming along in its … [Read more...] about What to do if your business stagnates: interview with Translators on Air
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starts Monday
The next session of Getting Started as a Freelance Translator, my flagship course for aspiring and beginning translators, starts Monday. Over the past 13 years, this course has helped over 500 translators learn how to launch and run a successful freelance business; join us for four weeks of … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starts Monday
Translating in Lilt: one translator’s experience
This is a guest post by Suzanne Rietveld (suzarieve@gmail.com). Suzanne translates between Dutch and English; she has a background in horticulture and has worked in women’s health—these are her primary translation specializations. She is also an expert reviser and editor and is available for work in … [Read more...] about Translating in Lilt: one translator’s experience
New podcast: raising bilingual children
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve, Corinne, and special guest Jennifer Bikkál Horne discuss strategies for raising your children bilingually--a topic that, while not directly related to translation, is of interest to lots of us in the language professions. Eve (mother of two tween/teen … [Read more...] about New podcast: raising bilingual children
Marketing tip: beating analysis paralysis
In a world of too many (and ever-increasing!) choices, most of us are familiar with the concept of analysis paralysis. In the face of too many options--whole, low-fat, skim, soy, or almond milk in that latte??--we either a) make no choice at all--let the barista pick...surprise me!--or b) waste … [Read more...] about Marketing tip: beating analysis paralysis