Freelancing

This week's post topic was suggested by a reader: Is translation a dying profession?Good question! Short answer: In my opinion, no, but I understand why people ask that.Longer answer: Let me start with three data points... Given all of that, I definitely don't see translation as a dying … [Read more...] about Is translation a dying profession?

So many freelance translators and interpreters have so much website anxiety. They've been meaning to/planning to/thinking they should set up a website for the past three years and it's still not done. Or, they hate their website. I've observed that it's kind of "a thing" with translators and … [Read more...] about Why all the website anxiety?

Last month's March Marketing Madness challenge group was a lot of fun, and I always enjoy learning from the group participants and coming away from the month with some new ideas. I'm always trying to refine and improve my mindset tips around marketing and business management, because I think it's an … [Read more...] about Three basic mindset tips for freelancers

My freelance origin story When someone asks me how long I've been a freelancer, it's not a difficult number for me to calculate, even as a non-numbers person, because my freelance business is the same age as my daughter. I've been freelancing since October 2002, which means that my business and … [Read more...] about Being a freelancer and being a parent: postcards from the other side

Greetings, readers! I hope that 2023 is off to a good start in all of your various corners of the world! Why talk about income? As usual, I’m kicking off the year with a review of last year and how it went in my freelance business. Also as usual, this article contains real income numbers from … [Read more...] about 2022: the year in review!