Five Things That Bother Me As A Translator
“Translations? Is that a thing?” In 2016 I started a BA in Translations. It was a new, exciting experience for me, being able to…
Top 5 Copywriting Tips for Translators
This post originally appeared on Anja Jones Translation blog and it is republished with permission. Translating marketing texts can be a tricky thing.…
Summary Post: The Thorny Problem of Translation and Interpreting Quality
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…
Connecting with Translation and Interpreting Clients During a Pandemic
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…
The Usefulness of CAT Tools
This post originally appeared on Translating is an Art blog and it is republished with permission. I find that a lot of people only…
53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash, and Credibility
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…
Style Guide for Spanish Writing
Oftentimes, clients will have questions as to the style choices that language professionals make. Perhaps the target document may not appear the way they…
Switching from Science to Translation?
Reblogged with permission I often receive emails from aspiring translators who are switching from a career in the fields of science or healthcare and…
Starting at Square One as a Translator or Interpreter: What Does It Take?
From time to time we at The Savvy Newcomer receive questions from our readers that make for great blog post topics. This is one…
How to Create an Ideal T&I Client Profile to Market Your Services
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…
The Secret Sauce for Building Cohesive Teams
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.…
Freelance Beginner Tips: The Pitfalls to Avoid
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…