Thank you so much to everyone who responded to my recent survey about translation technique courses. The response to that survey was overwhelmingly positive, and I'm excited to announce that the first class--Translation Workshop: French to English is open for registration. The class will run for … [Read more...] about Translation Workshop: French to English–open for registration
Text to speech proofreading: worth a try!
Because I'm not a naturally gifted proofreader, I'm always looking for new and helpful proofreading tools. I have proofreading issues: I read too fast, and start skimming I don't enjoy proofreading, so I put it off Because I'm not naturally gifted at this task, I fear that I'm missing … [Read more...] about Text to speech proofreading: worth a try!
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday
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