The next sessions of my online courses start on August 20 (Beyond the Basics of Freelancing) and September 24 (Getting Started as a Freelance Translator). Getting Started is for students who want to launch and run a successful freelance business, and Beyond the Basics is for students who have … [Read more...] about Upcoming online courses for freelancers
Freelancing
Take a scalpel to your marketing materials…
...and remove: Vague blah blah that applies to 10,000 other translators (possibly even 11,000). "I help clients communicate across cultures" (let's hope so...), "Accurate and efficient," "Detail-oriented," "Committed to meeting deadlines." Instead, get specific: "In 12+ years of freelancing, I … [Read more...] about Take a scalpel to your marketing materials…
Food for thought: what if agencies were more transparent?
A short post, because I'd really like to hear from you. What would our industry look like if agencies were more transparent about what services they provide and what percentage of the total project fee they earn? For example: In other types of "agent" relationships (authors, athletes, etc.), the … [Read more...] about Food for thought: what if agencies were more transparent?
Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: FULL
Update: the May 14 session of Beyond the Basics is now full. Registration is open for the August 20 session (same links as below) The next session of my online course Beyond the Basics of Freelancing starts next Wednesday (May 14) and I have four spots left. The course lasts four weeks and is for … [Read more...] about Beyond the Basics of Freelancing: FULL
Selling the freelance advantage
If I may, I'm going to start this post with a rant. I think there's room in the translation industry for all kinds of service providers: from freelancers who want to work 10 hours a week to mega-agencies that operate around the world and around the clock. I just wish that all of these providers … [Read more...] about Selling the freelance advantage