Training for Translators

Corinne McKay
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Training for Translators

Training for Translators: a podcast for freelance translators and interpreters. Do better work, earn more money, and enjoy your job! Hosted by Corinne McKay.

Episodes

  1. 15 NOV

    #8: Is translation a dying profession? Who's doing well right now?

    In this episode, host Corinne McKay discusses the question of whether translation is even worth pursuing as a career. Is it a dying profession? And if not, who's doing well right now, and where does the "dying profession" idea come from? To learn more about Training for Translators, visit trainingfortranslators.com

    25 min

  2. 8 NOV

    #7: Some thoughts on freelance income (mine and yours!)

    Host Corinne McKay discusses freelance translator and interpreter income! Posts from the Training for Translators blog mentioned in this episode: Corinne's 2021 income wrapup Corinne's 2022 income wrapup Corinne's 2023 income wrapup To learn more about Training for Translators visit trainingfortranslators.com

    25 min

  3. 31 OCT

    #6: Nudging dormant clients

    In this episode, host Corinne McKay discusses why nudging dormant clients (getting back in touch with clients you haven't heard from for a while) is the world's most boring and the world's most effective marketing method. Learn who to nudge, and how to nudge!  For more content for ambitious freelance translators and interpreters, or to learn about our online course offerings, visit the Training for Translators website at trainingfortranslators.com.

    22 min

  4. 24 OCT

    #5: A podcast about how I make this podcast

    In this episode, I (host Corinne McKay) discuss how I make the Training for Translators podcast, in case you're interested in creating your own podcast, or if you're just curious about how podcasts get made.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the Training for Translators mailing list!  The archives of Speaking of Translation  Libsyn podcast hosting service  Audacity, free audio recording and editing software Shure MV7+ podcast microphone  Shadow Studio, who recorded my intro and outro

    25 min

  5. 17 OCT

    #4: Finding the motivation to market

    This episode is based on the blog post titled, Reader asks, "How do I find the motivation to market?" This post originally appeared on the Training for Translators blog on June 19, 2024. Host Corinne McKay discusses the amount of time and effort that it takes to market a successful freelance business, as well as some mental habits we need to cultivate in order to stay consistent with our marketing.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Carter Kilmann's LinkedIn article about prospecting to 100 clients after taking a class with Ed Gandia  More about Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework and how it can help you understand your productivity tendencies

    27 min

  6. 8 OCT

    #3: Thoughts on working for agencies

    I launched my freelance business in 2002 by applying to over 400 translation companies in my first year of freelancing. Is it still worth applying to agencies? Does the answer depend on whether you're a translator or an interpreter? And where do those online applications to agencies go? In this episode, we'll discuss six ways to make contact with an agency, rather than applying, hearing nothing, and assuming the agency doesn't need you. This episode is based on two Training for Translators blog posts: you can read them here, and here.

    27 min

  7. 27 SEPT

    #2: Four sources of potential direct clients

    If you've never worked with direct clients, it's easy to feel stuck before you even get going, because you don't know what types of clients might need your services. In this episode, host Corinne McKay discusses four sources of potential direct clients for your translation or interpreting services.  Resources mentioned in this episode: The blog post that this episode is based on Devex, a news and jobs platform for the international development sector Ed Gandia's website  Ed Gandia's book on e-mail marketing

    19 min

  8. 27 SEPT

    #1: Pros and cons of pricing by the word, by the project, and by the hour

    Pricing is stressful, no matter how long you've been a freelancer! In this episode, host Corinne McKay discusses the advantages and disadvantages of pricing by the word, by the project, and by the hour.  For more resources, visit our website, trainingfortranslators.com

    20 min
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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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