Translation Favorites (Feb 19-25)
Every week we share on Twitter many interesting blog posts and online articles on translation, interpreting, language, as well as freelancing, blogging, business and social media. If you missed any of the great content we shared last week, here is your chance to catch up.
The content is listed in categories based on the topic, so just scroll down to find your favorite and enjoy reading! You can read the Weekly Favorites from previous weeks here.
If you read any fabulous posts that we missed, let us know in the Comments section or email us at info@linguagreca.com so we can add your links to next week’s list.
Translation, Interpreting & Languages
Documentary evidence – Text anxiety vs. concentration in the interpreting booth. And the winner is…
Interview with Rodolfo Maslias, head of Terminology Coordination Unit, European Parliament
Overcoming 10 worst business mistakes. Best practices from freelance translators worldwide
Pricing strategies for freelance translators – Interview with Gwenydd Jones
Apple looking to expand Siri localization with at least 9 new languages
Do You Charge Also for Translating Words Like “a”, “the” or “and”?
Content Types and Expectations for Translation Memory Reuse
Language quiz: does the world look the same in any language?
The Translation Industry According to Google Autocomplete
How to Survive When Your Translator Goes on Vacation
How to Translate Literary Works: 9 Steps (with Pictures)
Word Magic – How much really gets lost in translation?
How to buy translations from a professional translator
Localization or transcreation. What to buy and sell?
Tips for an Interpreter-Friendly Presentation
Translators’ Wall of Fame: Prof. Jerzy Koch
Unusual words with surprising meanings
European Union Looking for Translators
Online bibliography of translated books
5 great resources for medical translators
Getting Conference Interpreting Work
How Do I Find Translation Buyers?
Eight Unusual Tips for Newcomers
Identifying Your Ideal Client
Translation’s Identity Crisis
Under/Over-editing
Poker Talk
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
Some not-so-obvious pros of living and freelancing in Greece (compared to Italy)
7 Simple ways to build your freelance business in 2014
90% of freelancers specialize to get more clients
Finding Expert Sources
Social media, Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
Seven Social Media Tips You Cannot Afford To Ignore
5 essential marketing metrics you should be measuring
What is Website Performance and Why is it Important
Social Selling: Will It Work For Your Business?
How to Create an Email Marketing Plan
B2B Marketing for the 21st Century
Miscellaneous
The books everyone starts and no one finishes, according to Amazon
Easy Ways to Refresh Your Run and Make It More Fun
20 Things You Never Knew About Chocolate
15 of Google’s Coolest Doodles
About the author
Catherine Christaki has been a full-time English-Greek translator since 2001 and co-owner of Lingua Greca Translations since 2012. She specializes in Information Technology, Medical, and Technical texts and loves writing for the Adventures in Technical Translation blog. She regularly shares her experience and insight on social media and blogging for translators, giving interviews and presenting at conferences. Connect with her on Twitter @LinguaGreca.
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