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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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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Can You Answer these Questions about Your Translation Project? (FAQ)

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 14, 2020

This post was originally published on the dba Plan B blog. It is reposted with permission. When you have a translation project ready to go,…

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Freelance Translator Survey 2020

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 25, 2020

“Interesting & fun to complete”, “Most comprehensive and interesting survey so far”, “Loved it!”, “Very thorough and thought-provoking” are just a few of the…

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Free Training: Getting Started as a Freelance Translator

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 24, 2020

A four-week online course for beginning translators in any language combination, who want to launch and run a successful freelance business. Also for “experienced…

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Quality Control in Translation: Must-Dos for Success as a Translator

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 18, 2020

This post was originally published on Translorial. It is reposted with permission from the author. If you are considering starting – or have just…

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How to Successfully Tackle Translation Tests

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 4, 2020

Reblogged from The ATA Chronicle, with permission If approached with the right mindset, translation tests can be a professionally enriching experience for translators. It’s…

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More is Not Better When It Comes to Your T&I Client List

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 21, 2020

This post was originally published on Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo’s blog. It is reposted with permission from the author. Everyone wants to grow their client…

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A Must-Attend ATA Conference Event: Buddies Welcome Newbies

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 8, 2019

Whether it’s your first conference or your fortieth, all attendees to the 60th Annual American Translators Association Conference in Palm Springs, CA are invited…

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