So you want to start a blog on freelance translation, or you want to try to translate a book and get it published, or you want to write an article to a renown translation journal, but... Whenever you sit down to do it, your mind is completely empty, you're struggling to get anything on paper and when you do, you…
Read MoreMeet John. John runs a successful local vintage clothes store and he wants to invest in his business. One of the steps John wants to take is to translate his online store and precious product descriptions into several languages. John doesn't want to give this job to an agency, that's why he tries to find reliable freelancers to work with.…
Read MoreDear freelance translators, I planned to write this post in 3 days time, but I've underestimated the power of Twitter again. I'll start with a background story. For some time now, apart from translating, I have also been working with some translators (hi!) to help them establish their freelance businesses. It involved working on their branding, marketing and websites. I…
Read More"Lay people" tend to have a whole lot of weird, unsubstantiated and simply harmful opinions on translators. Taken away all wrongful misconceptions (like earning much for not doing anything, etc.) there's still plenty of myths about translators that you can come across. Those listed below are taken from my own experience: believe it or not, at some point of my…
Read MoreSo you thought you're going to be a freelancer and you'll be free from any managerial stuff? Is this why you left your full-time job? Well, bad news today. Every freelance translator is a manager. Have a look at this list of managerial skills and audit your own staff! 1. Relevant professional knowledge You have to know your stuff better…
Read MoreOk, so you walk into a supermarket to do your shopping. Here’s your list: bread, hummus, baked beans and washing powder. How do you do your shopping? Do you know your way to these products by heart and you mechanically take the same as always? I bet you do. Now, how on Earth is anyone able to choose 1 type…
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