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
Survey: online translation technique classes
Based upon requests from readers and students, I'm in the early stages of developing some language-specific translation technique classes (i.e. "Become a better translator: German to English") to be offered in 2018. If you are interested in this type of course, please take a short survey that I've … [Read more...] about Survey: online translation technique classes