Books by Corinne McKay

Praise for Getting Started as a Freelance Interpreter, available now! Purchase your print or electronic copy here (the best way to support any indie author!) or on the online platform of your choice.

“…the sound advice and the hard-earned experience definitely carries weight – and can go a long way to helping those starting out in the profession, on both sides of the Atlantic. Which is why I cannot recommend this book highly enough.”

Tatiana Kaplun

business, conference and diplomatic interpreter

“This is a must-have for those curious about the interpreting profession or those getting started as an interpreter! Corinne shares practical and honest advice on taking your first steps on the interpreting journey, working on the interpreting skills, preparing for and taking interpreting certification exams, working with different types of clients, setting your rates, marketing your services and much more. The book is such a fun and easy read, and you’ll want to keep it close by and refer to it often.”

Veronika Demichelis

Past President, American Translators Association

“If you are competently bilingual (and this book explains how to know), Corinne McKay can help you get started as an interpreter. She aims her book at those you have never been professional language mediators (translators and interpreters) as well as translators considering moving into interpreting.”

JT Hine

author of I Am Worth It, the original pricing guide for freelance translators and interpreters

“Beautiful writing with lots of practical advice! This step-by-step guide is a must-read for anybody curious about a career in freelance interpreting.”

Athena Matilsky

Federally-certified court interpreter and interpreter trainer

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Currently in its third edition with over 12,000 copies in print, How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator is the go-to reference for beginning and experienced translators alike.

Over 240 pages of practical, nuts-and-bolts advice. Purchase the print or electronic version from Amazon. Or special order from your local bookstore!

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Finding and Marketing to Translation Agencies walks you through the process of identifying agencies that are worth applying to, making contact, following up, tracking your marketing efforts, and negotiating rates and payment terms. Purchase the print or electronic version from Amazon.