"Is this whole freelance thing worth it?" It's a somewhat pessimistic question, but one that I hear with some frequency from readers and students. Corollaries include "I worry about machine translation putting us out of business." "I'm 57 and only plan on working for another 8-10 years." "I'm … [Read more...] about Reader asks: “Is this whole freelance thing worth it?”
This blog, by the numbers
Here's a short post inspired by a question from a reader, who asked, "You seem open to 'ask me anything' types of questions, and I wonder if you could give us some statistics about your blog. How much traffic does it get? How many people are on your e-mail list? Do you make any money directly from … [Read more...] about This blog, by the numbers
Why don’t more translation agencies…
I wonder a couple of things about translation agencies. And when I say "I wonder...," I mean that honestly. Not as in "most agencies do it this way, and that's clearly the wrong way." As in "I honestly wonder." Here we go: Why don't more agencies have in-house translators? The knee jerk answer … [Read more...] about Why don’t more translation agencies…
January coaching group: three spots left
In response to requests from a few former students, I'm going to be offering a one-month intensive coaching and accountability group in January. The group is limited to 10 people and three spots are still open. This group ($530/$515 for ATA members) is for freelancers who want one-on-one … [Read more...] about January coaching group: three spots left
Finding your first translation clients: three ideas
"I know I can do this job, but clients don't want to hire me without experience. So how do I get experience without experience?" This chicken/egg dilemma stymies many beginning freelancers, and it's admittedly hard to find a way out. High-quality agencies often require at least three years of … [Read more...] about Finding your first translation clients: three ideas