In this episode, Eve and Corinne offer tips for getting things done: how to get into the productivity mindset, how to form a productivity support group, and how to tailor your time management techniques to your personality. We also recommend the following podcasts on productivity: Tess Whitty's … [Read more...] about Speaking of Translation: tips for getting things done, productivity, and time management
Recommended podcasts for freelancers
I'm a bit of a podcast junkie (we don't have TV, so...). Partially, I just like audio as a change from reading. But I also find that podcasts offer an option to multi-task without losing your mind. Listening to a podcast actually makes going to the gym *more* appealing, and makes long car rides less … [Read more...] about Recommended podcasts for freelancers
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday
"In my opinion, the greatest occupational hazard of being a freelance translator is the "triple threat" of unfamiliarity with business practices, ways to get clients, and discouragement. This course provided me with actionable strategies to grow my translation business and was a huge motivator. It's … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts Monday
Coming soon: more guest posts, and a podcast
I'm very happy with how 2016 went here at Thoughts on Translation, and thank you so much to everyone who read and commented on my posts this past year. The site's readership is up to about 1,000 views a day, and in 2016 I managed to publish about one substantive post per week. It was also exciting … [Read more...] about Coming soon: more guest posts, and a podcast
Selling the result
Here's a basic but critical mistake that lots of freelancers make when marketing to direct clients. When the client asks, for example, "Why should we hire you?," the freelancer's answer promotes a) their life story, or b) their process. Don't do this (we'll talk about why). Instead, sell the result … [Read more...] about Selling the result