When author Anne Lamott's father told her to "make a commitment to finishing things" if she wanted be successful as a writer, he gave her a great piece of advice. It really is the unfinished things in life that drive you crazy. And if you're like me, you always finish things when they're for … [Read more...] about Tips for finishing things
Productivity
Shifting perspective: from putting out fires to long-term business success
This is a guest post by Dorothee Racette, a past president of the American Translators Association. Based on over 20 years of experience as a successful freelance writer and translator, Dorothee now trains and coaches small business owners in time management and productivity. She shares her insights … [Read more...] about Shifting perspective: from putting out fires to long-term business success
Speaking of Translation: tips for getting things done, productivity, and time management
In this episode, Eve and Corinne offer tips for getting things done: how to get into the productivity mindset, how to form a productivity support group, and how to tailor your time management techniques to your personality. We also recommend the following podcasts on productivity: Tess Whitty's … [Read more...] about Speaking of Translation: tips for getting things done, productivity, and time management
Non-billable work: learn to live with it!
Thanks to reader Lisa Rodriguez for suggesting this post! Lisa (correctly) points out that "even with well-oiled procedures, it is *normal* to spend hours" on tasks like record-keeping, cleaning up bills and outstanding invoices, etc. As Lisa comments, "It's part of the job...no point in getting … [Read more...] about Non-billable work: learn to live with it!
New podcast: outsourcing for translators
Eve Bodeux and I recently recorded a joint podcast with Tess Whitty, host of the popular Marketing Tips for Translators podcast. The topic is outsourcing for translators: not outsourcing your actual translation work, but outsourcing business, marketing and productivity tasks so that you can focus on … [Read more...] about New podcast: outsourcing for translators