My online course Beyond the Basics of Freelancing is for mid-career translators who want to: earn more money enjoy their work more avoid stagnation market to better clients The next session starts on Monday (February 19) and runs for four weeks. It's fully online and open to … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday
How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough? 2018 edition
Back in 2011, I wrote this post about how much freelance translators earn. After almost seven years, it's still the most popular post on this site, with over 21,000 views. A reader recently sent me a series of questions about translator income: "I'm in college and deciding whether to try to make … [Read more...] about How much do freelance translators earn? Is it enough? 2018 edition
Link: Barry Olsen reviews an automated interpreting earpiece
Do you subscribe to Jost Zetzsche's Tool Box Journal newsletter? If not, you should. It's a monthly roundup of all things language technology-related. I always feel that Jost tracks translation technology so that I don't have to: instead of combing through hundreds of articles, I just read the Tool … [Read more...] about Link: Barry Olsen reviews an automated interpreting earpiece
New podcast: setting goals for your freelance business
In this new episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne discuss how to set goals for your freelance business. If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy Eve's book Maintaining Your Second Language, or Corinne's online courses for freelance translators. At the start of the year, Eve … [Read more...] about New podcast: setting goals for your freelance business
Winter class discounts end December 31
I'm offering four online courses for translators this winter, and discounted registration rates for them end on December 31. After that, registration for my full-length courses increases from $380 to $410, so it's a good time to sign up and put the expense on your 2017 accounting! ATA members can … [Read more...] about Winter class discounts end December 31