#15: Options for self-publishing your writing or translations
In this episode, I talk about how to self-publish something that you wrote or translated, with options ranging from minimum viable product (instant-download PDFs) to creating a book that is indistinguishable from something produced by a traditional publisher. To visit any of the links mentioned in this episode, visit the blog post that it's based on! Visit the Training for Translators website to subscribe to my mailing list or to learn more about my classes and books!
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#14: Q1 of 2025...the best of times, the worst of times?
Right now in the translation world, it seems like many people are doing great, or horribly, with very little in between. In this episode, I talk about how the first quarter of 2025 went for me, along with some observations about what I'm hearing from other people. If you enjoy the Training for Translators podcast, visit our website to learn more about our classes and challenge groups!
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#13: "I'm not making enough money!" Let's dig a little deeper!
In this episode, I take a look at three ways to not earn enough money as a freelance translator or interpreter: You don't have enough work, period You have enough work, but it's low-paying You have well-paying work, but not enough of it ...and how to handle each of these situations! Links mentioned in this episode The Training for Translators website The 2022 American Translators Asociation compensation survey The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' outlook for translators and interpreters The MIT Living Wage Calculator
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#12.5: March Marketing Madness starts on March 3!
A quick bonus episode to remind you that my March Marketing Madness challenge group starts on Monday, March 3! Back for year seven (!!), the challenge group costs $90 and gives you: 20 motivational videos to get the marketing motivation going 20 daily marketing challenges that will take you 15-30 minutes to complete An optional, but very fun Slack group Marketing resources (e-mail templates, goal-setting workbook) Six months of access to the course materials "Corinne’s March Marketing Madness challenge group has transformed my approach to marketing forever! It was an intense and exciting month, during which I felt empowered to ramp up my marketing efforts in ways I hadn’t considered before," says a past participant! Come join in!
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#12: 2024, the year in review
In this episode, I discuss how 2024 went, and hopefully this will inspire you to conduct your own year-end business review, if you haven't done one already. I review my income, my enjoyment of the work I did, and my satisfaction with life in general! Join the Training for Translators mailing list in the sidebar of my blog Here's the blog post that this episode is based on I find it hard to quit projects I've committed to, because I'm an Upholder AIIC, the International Association of Conference Interpreters My business coach, Treasa Edmond
Training for Translators: a podcast for freelance translators and interpreters. Do better work, earn more money, and enjoy your job! Hosted by Corinne McKay.
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