How timely. Penelope Trunk has just posted some tips on how NOT to starve as a freelancer over on Brazen Careerist. Check it out – she’s talking about her experiences as a freelance writer, but I reckon every one of her points applies to freelance translators too.
(And any aspiring Lynne Truss’s out there will enjoy the discussion taking place in the comments section)
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Sarah Dillon is a qualified, accredited and experienced professional translator originally from Co. Clare in Ireland. She specialises in producing English-language texts that don't "sound" like translations, ensuring her clients' message has the desired impact in their overseas market. She is based in Brisbane, Australia and works with corporate clients, small businesses, agencies and nonprofit organisations all over the world. In her spare time, Sarah is also Marketing Director of eCPD Webinars.
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