Top 5 Copywriting Tips for Translators

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 7, 2020

  This post originally appeared on Anja Jones Translation blog and it is republished with permission. Translating marketing texts can be a tricky thing.…

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Summary Post: The Thorny Problem of Translation and Interpreting Quality

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 30, 2020

As professional translators and interpreters, we are always striving to provide high-quality services to our clients, be that translation, interpretation, revision work, etc. Yet…

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Connecting with Translation and Interpreting Clients During a Pandemic

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 23, 2020

COVID-19 has changed the way we connect. For public health reasons, networking events are no longer taking place in person. Since February 2020, people…

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The Usefulness of CAT Tools

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 16, 2020

This post originally appeared on Translating is an Art blog and it is republished with permission. I find that a lot of people only…

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53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash, and Credibility

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 9, 2020

This post originally appeared on Copyblogger I don’t know about you, but when I started freelancing as a writer, I made a ton of…

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Style Guide for Spanish Writing

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 2, 2020

Oftentimes, clients will have questions as to the style choices that language professionals make. Perhaps the target document may not appear the way they…

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Switching from Science to Translation?

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 26, 2020

Reblogged with permission I often receive emails from aspiring translators who are switching from a career in the fields of science or healthcare and…

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Starting at Square One as a Translator or Interpreter: What Does It Take?

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 19, 2020

From time to time we at The Savvy Newcomer receive questions from our readers that make for great blog post topics. This is one…

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How to Create an Ideal T&I Client Profile to Market Your Services

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 12, 2020

This post was originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission. It is incredibly important to know your ideal client…

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The Secret Sauce for Building Cohesive Teams

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 5, 2020

Though it may seem paradoxical since many of us work independently, teamwork is a critical component of a freelance translator or interpreter’s professional life.…

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Freelance Beginner Tips: The Pitfalls to Avoid

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 28, 2020

Reblogged from Hongkiat, with permission If you’re still unsure whether or not to pursue freelancing, chances are you’ve contemplated what life is like as…

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Validating Translation Skills – The Oregon Example

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 21, 2020

As many states and entities seek to define standards for the translation and interpreting profession, the State of Oregon serves as a great example…

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