The translation business book genre has really exploded in recent years, fortunately for those of us in the trenches who need to know about these things. Newest on the scene is a little gold nugget of a book, 101 Things a Translator Needs to Know, written by a group of highly experienced translators … [Read more...] about 101 Things a Translator Needs to Know: published!
Announcements
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts May 14
I just wrapped up the "beta" session of my new online course Beyond the Basics of Freelancing and it went well; this class has been bumping around in my head for years and it felt good to finally launch it with a full session of ten great translators! We focused on various topics for the … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: starts May 14
Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts April 2
"This course inspired me to take many steps necessary to transform from a dabbling newbie into a serious professional," reports a participant in my online course Getting Started as a Freelance Translator. The next session starts on April 2, and I have five spots left (maximum of 10 students per … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: starts April 2
Speaking of Interpreting: the recording is up!
If you missed yesterday's Speaking of Translation conference call, "Speaking of Interpreting," in which Eve Bodeux and I interviewed InterpretAmerica co-Presidents Katharine Allen and Barry Slaughter Olsen, we've posted a free recording for your listening pleasure. We asked Barry and Katharine to … [Read more...] about Speaking of Interpreting: the recording is up!
Coming up momentarily: Speaking of Interpreting
At 12 noon New York time today (Wednesday, March 12), Eve Bodeux and I will be interviewing InterpretAmerica co-Presidents Katharine Allen and Barry Slaughter Olsen on the topic "Speaking of Interpreting," for our free Speaking of Translation call series. Katharine and Barry will fill us in on the … [Read more...] about Coming up momentarily: Speaking of Interpreting