Here in the US, it's now been almost four months since the covid-related shutdowns began, and it seemed like a good time to take stock of how things are going. I'll give you a snapshot of life in my office, and then I'd love to hear your own thoughts in the comments. Back when this all began Here in … [Read more...] about How’s the pandemic going for you?
Freelancing
Tips for diversifying your freelance business
One thing that I've been hearing from a lot of freelance translators--and that has proven true in my own business as well--is that freelancers with diverse businesses have been faring better during these strange economic times. For example in my own business, my translation work has been stable so … [Read more...] about Tips for diversifying your freelance business
When a client says, “Translate our website”
"We're thinking about translating our website!" Those words, "translate our website," can strike both excitement and fear in the heart of a freelance translator. On the one hand: Website translations are generally interesting, and often involve a lot of content. Clients generally care a lot about … [Read more...] about When a client says, “Translate our website”
Freelancing in the time of COVID: a few survival tips
I'd normally start this post with, "I hope you're doing well," but at the moment, how about, "I hope you're holding on to a few threads of sanity." It's a crazy time for sure; and let's start with the reminder that health (mental and physical) and family come first right now. If it's taking all of … [Read more...] about Freelancing in the time of COVID: a few survival tips
2019: the year in review!
Wrapping up the year and looking ahead I think that we can now call the new year and the new decade well and truly started...finally! I took two weeks off over the holidays, then spent all of last week interpreting for a deposition and a trial, plus translated a set of press releases and some … [Read more...] about 2019: the year in review!