The fall session of my four-week online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator starts next Wednesday (September 6), and is open to beginning translators in any language combination. This course includes self-paced video lessons, eight live question and answer sessions (recordings provided … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts next Wednesday
Adding value with client-specific style sheets
Especially if you work with direct clients--although this could definitely work with agencies too--client-specific style sheets are a great way to improve the quality and consistency of your translations, while adding value for your clients. Style sheets are different from glossaries, although they … [Read more...] about Adding value with client-specific style sheets
GSFT: Early Bird deadline is today
"Your course was a major turning point in my freelance business, where I felt like a professional translator instead of a dabbler." "The course was fantastic, full of lots of interesting materials and useful tips and tricks on how to move forward with our businesses." "Simply put, this is one … [Read more...] about GSFT: Early Bird deadline is today
Tom West’s Trilingual Swiss Law Dictionary
As a fan of all things Swiss, I was excited to learn of the recent publication of Tom West's Trilingual Swiss Law Dictionary. That link will take you to a review on the ATA French Language Division website, and this link will take you to the book's Amazon page. Tom is an attorney, former ATA … [Read more...] about Tom West’s Trilingual Swiss Law Dictionary
ATA58 is open for registration!
Who's in the mood for some good news out of Washington? Well, here you go: the American Translators Association's 58th annual conference, October 25-28 in Washington, DC, is open for registration. This year, we reviewed over 425 proposals to come up with a 175-session program (thank you to everyone … [Read more...] about ATA58 is open for registration!