In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne wrap up 2020 (a truly unforgettable year by any measure!), and look ahead to 2021. We discuss topics such as: Highlight accomplishments of 2020, and what helped us get there Disappointments this year, and how our businesses have been affected by the pandemic How we’ve […]
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New podcast: tools that keep us happy and productive
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne address the topic of tools; not necessarily CAT tools, but tools of all kinds that help us work more productively and keep us happy. We talk about tool categories such as editing and proofreading, images and image manipulation, incorporating, hiring service providers to work with […]
Continue ReadingNew podcast: Diversifying your freelance business beyond translation
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve, Corinne, and special guest Madalena Sanchez Zampaulo discuss how and why (or why not!) to diversify your freelance business beyond translation. We discuss: -Non-translation lines of work that the three of us have pursued throughout our careers -The pluses and minuses of having multiple business lines -Copywriting […]
Continue ReadingSpeaking of Translation: Client-side conferences as a marketing tool
In this episode, Eve and Corinne interview French to English translator Michèle Hansen about her experiences using client-side conferences as a marketing tool. A self-professed “introvert who hates selling,” Michèle has increased her freelance income by more than $40,000 over the past two years through this strategy. Links mentioned in this episode: -Michèle’s website Global […]
Continue ReadingSpeaking of Translation: Contracts and service agreements for translators
In this episode of Speaking of Translation, Eve and Corinne discuss contracts and service agreements for freelance translators. Thanks to listener Erin Riddle for suggesting this show topic! If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss, drop us an e-mail at speakingoftranslation@gmail.com. We discuss: When do you need a full written contract for […]
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