When you're actively looking for new clients, how much marketing is enough? I hear this question frequently, from beginning and experienced translators alike: beginners need more work, while experienced translators need better work. I'll admit that I often give subjective answers, such as "Until you … [Read more...] about How much marketing is enough?
How to ask clients for feedback
Working as a freelance translator means working in a bit of a vacuum. The upside: no pointy-haired boss! The downside: no on-location colleagues off whom to bounce ideas, and very little feedback on how you're doing. If you work as an in-house translator, your work is probably reviewed by a senior … [Read more...] about How to ask clients for feedback
New online course: English to Spanish legal translation
Earlier this year, I decided to expand my usual offering of online business classes for translators (going strong since 2006!) and begin offering translation skills development courses. The inaugural course in that vein was Translation Workshop: French to English, and--thanks to the efforts of the … [Read more...] about New online course: English to Spanish legal translation
Travel: Back from Beautiful British Columbia!
After a thoroughly relaxing month off (well, minus the day that my bike was stolen off our car in Missoula, Montana...but that's another story!), I'm back in the office as of today. As usual, the complete break from work really cleared my head and gave me some good new perspectives on where I'd like … [Read more...] about Travel: Back from Beautiful British Columbia!
Fall online courses open for registration
I'm excited to announce that my Fall 2018 lineup of online courses is open for registration. After 12 years of offering only business development classes for translators, I decided to expand my course offerings into translation technique classes, and the inaugural session of Translation Workshop: … [Read more...] about Fall online courses open for registration