Many beginning translators would like to volunteer their services in order to gain some experience before applying to translation companies and/or direct clients. This is a great idea because it benefits both the translator and the client, and pro bono projects are often less stressful than projects … [Read more...] about Volunteering your translation services
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Can we make a collective resolution?
As the Dow falls below 8,000 for the first time in over five years, Iceland faces the prospect of national bankruptcy and many Americans can't sell their homes for what they owe on the mortgage, I think it's time for freelance translators to make a collective resolution. So far (I force myself to … [Read more...] about Can we make a collective resolution?
Introducing the Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association
To my knowledge, Nevada hasn't ever had its own association for translators and interpreters, and we all know what a help it is to connect with our local colleagues! Karen Tkaczyk sent me the link to the recently formed NITA (Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association), which seems to be … [Read more...] about Introducing the Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association
How not to panic about the economy
In the past few days, I have had several conversations with fellow (experienced) freelancers that went sort of like this: "Until the past month, when I had a slow day or two, I actually enjoyed it. I would clean the house or catch up on my admin work or get together with friends. Now if I have a … [Read more...] about How not to panic about the economy
Don't do it: eliminating time-sucking activities from your day
Get Rich Slowly has a great post about the amount of time that most Americans spend watching TV, and what other things could be accomplished if that time were freed up. It's a good reminder that in many ways, productivity is closely related to what we don't do. This post rang especially true to me … [Read more...] about Don't do it: eliminating time-sucking activities from your day