Slavic Language Division Member Amy Lesiewicz Wins Translation Prize
At the ATA Annual Conference in San Diego, Amy Lesiewicz, an SLD member, was awarded the S. Edmund Berger Prize for Excellence in Scientific…
Book Review: Found in Translation by Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche
by Jamie Hartz If your experience as a language professional has been anything like mine, when someone asks what you do for a living,…
11 Tips for Freelance Translators from a Project Manager
By Enas Ibrahim Reblogged from the ATA Chronicle (May 2014)听with permission from the author Having worked as a project manager in the language services…
Ten steps to make your technical translation projects a success
This article describes ten effective steps technical writers, publishers, or communications managers can take to ensure that translation projects go smoothly and to everyone鈥…
The ATA Client Outreach Kit: A Hidden Gem
By David Friedman and Jamie Hartz Recently, The Savvy Newcomer team was discussing what valuable ATA resources we could spotlight here on the blog.…
Managing the Ups and Downs of Freelancing
By Jamie Hartz; reblogged from DVTA (Delaware Valley Translators Association) blog听with permission from the author The choice to be a freelancer comes with a…
What do Translation Buyers and Fourth Graders Have in Common?
Most translators and interpreters care deeply about the future of their professions and welcome the opportunity to talk to students of any age about…
How to Have a Super First Year in the ATA: The Mentoring Program
In January 2015 I joined the 情侣自拍 for the first time and was ready to give it my all. When I logged…
Tech Talk: Software and Tools for Translators
In 2014, I made two life-changing decisions: I committed to working as a freelance translator, and I purchased a PC after years of Apple…
What is the Difference Between Translation and Interpreting?
The 情侣自拍 represents both translators and interpreters; in fact, our tagline is 鈥淭he voice of interpreters and translators.鈥 Translators and interpreters work…
Need advice or want to share your wisdom? Join the ATA Mentoring Program!
The Mentoring Program is an ATA membership benefit. Any ATA member can apply to become a mentee; this is a valuable privilege many members…
In Defense of Working with Translation Agencies
Amidst all the chatter about rates, discounts, treatment of freelancers by agencies, etc., the commonly suggested solution seems to be to stop working for…