Savvy Diversification Series – Advice I Wish I Had Followed on How to Become a Medical Translator

By The Savvy Linguist | January 9, 2024

The Savvy Newcomer team has been taking stock of the past year and finding that one key priority for many freelance translators and interpreters…

All in One and One in All – Balancing Salaried and Freelance Work

By The Savvy Linguist | November 15, 2023

This post is a reblog, originally published at Tip of the Tongue. It is republished with permission of the author. Many freelancers, including translators,…

A Translator’s Value(s) in a Shifting Market

By The Savvy Linguist | November 14, 2023

It has to be admitted that the translation marketplace in 2023 is a strange thing to experience. I sometimes imagine that it’s getting stranger…

The Best Google Search Tips for Translators

By The Savvy Linguist | October 24, 2023

All translators know that research is one of the key parts of the translation process, but not everyone knows that there are some simple…

ATA64 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA64

By The Savvy Linguist | October 18, 2023

In about a week, ATA’s annual conference will begin, this year in sunny Miami, Florida. As always, attendees will have to choose how to…

Conference Countdown: Your Guide to Preparing for Success at ATA64

By The Savvy Linguist | October 17, 2023

Less than two weeks remain until ATA’s 64th Annual Conference (ATA64) in Miami! Attending the ATA conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect with…

What I’ve Learned in 8 Years of Blogging

By The Savvy Linguist | October 3, 2023

This post was originally published on That Interpreter Blog. It is reposted with permission.  When I started this blog in 2012, I was thinking…

Linguist in the Spotlight – John Milan

By The Savvy Linguist | September 26, 2023

There is much to be learned from our colleagues, but it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with the “pros.” For that…

Understanding Worker Classification: The ABC Test, Misclassification, and Tips for Professionalizing Your Language Services Business

By The Savvy Linguist | September 20, 2023

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only. Consult a reputable professional for financial, legal, and tax advice related to your situation. Translators, Interpreters,…

A Short Guide to Gender Inclusiveness in Italian Translations

By The Savvy Linguist | September 19, 2023

This post was originally published at Mirta Boschetti Traduzioni. It is reposted with permission.  Do you wish for your Italian translations to be up-to-date and…

FAQs: Questions I Frequently Ask Clients

By The Savvy Linguist | September 5, 2023

This post was originally published at TAGS-Language Solutions. It is reposted with permission.  Frequently Asked Questions on a website are a great way of…

10 Lessons From Kitesurfing That Apply to Life and Business

By The Savvy Linguist | August 22, 2023

This post was originally published on Martina Russo’s LinkedIn. It is reposted with permission.  I’ve been learning how to kitesurf recently and these are…