Monthly Archives: August 2010

How do you keep up your native language when living abroad?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Tess

For a freelance translator living outside the country where they speak my… Continue reading the rest of this article...

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Becoming a translator – by accident, meant to be, or strategic decision

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Tess

Lately, I have been thinking about how I became a translator, and I was wondering if there are many that are in my situation. How did you become a translator? Was it by accident, was… Continue reading the rest of this article...

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More about me on Watercooler

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Tess

Andrew Bell is managing the popular “Watercooler …Networking for Professional Translators”, where you can read a lot of interesting discussions about everything regarding the translation business. This week he is graciously featuring an interview with me on… Continue reading the rest of this article...

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How do you market? Do you have a marketing plan?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Tess

I am writing a paper/presentation on marketing plans for freelance translators. This is your chance to contribute (I would mention you). How do you market yourself as a freelance translator? Do you have a marketing… Continue reading the rest of this article...

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Child Labor at Swedish Translation Services

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Tess

This summer I asked my 11 year old son if he wanted to work… Continue reading the rest of this article...

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Victor Borge – Inflationary Language

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Tess

I am having a particularly hard time getting started on this work week/Monday. Must be the result of a slight work overload lately. However, I just found this link with a five minute presentation on… Continue reading the rest of this article...

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