I’m a firm believer in the power of a good solid personal brand. And even though I’m terrible at maintaining a distinctive look (I can’t go three months without drastically changing my hair), I make an effort to assure my online presence is updated accordingly. That means I’ve worked my way through quite a few […]
How does one go about becoming a translator?
I’ve always loved to talk… and write… and learn. Legend has it that I started talking really early… and have never stopped rambling on ever since. If you know me, then you’ll know I talk a lot. I used to amaze everybody with the way I tried to learn new words and pronounce them correctly. […]
7 survival tips for moving to a new country when you’re a freelancer
As you probably know by now, this year I decided to move to Brussels, where my husband was offered a position at the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) at the European Commission. So, we arrived in Brussels on 16 February 2017 with some luggage, lots of anxiety and not quite knowing what to expect: the first […]
What to consider when choosing clients and projects
You don’t get to choose your family, but as a freelancer or small business owner, you do get to choose your clients and projects. Sounds great, right? But the truth is, it’s not always so easy to decide. Here’s some of what we consider when making these decisions. Choosing clients Are they a good fit? […]
On specializations
You can’t be good at everything. That’s why most translators will have subject fields they specialize in. Either because: