Your Book in Russian: Choosing a Translation Service Provider

29.07.2016 For translation buyers 0

Today we’re going to talk about the most important thing for those who decide to translate their book into a foreign language. I’m talking about choosing a translation service provider.   I will be quite honest with you: if you’re a self-published author who wants to publish her book in another language I believe that the best option for you is to work with a freelance translator. I will explain my point of view further on. First I will describe the choices you have when looking for a translator for your book. Let’s get right into it!   Bablecube   Bablecube is a service that lets...

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Trello for translators: how it helps me get more organized and productive

11.07.2016 For translators 2

I love learning about new tools that can make our lives easier. I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favorite apps that help me be more productive and get more things done on a daily basis. The first app I want to write about is Trello, a free organizational tool that allows to present a project workflow in a very visual form. It also makes collaborating with others an easy and seamless process.   I find it motivating to see what actually needs to be done, cross things off lists and move items around as the...

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What I was up to in June

04.07.2016 Personal 0

It’s that time of the month again. June was probably one of my most productive months since the beginning of the year. It certainly felt that way. That’s also what my RescueTime stats are telling me. And while the month might have been a bit slow in terms of translation work coming in, I did a lot for marketing my services, taking care of my side projects and learning new things and I can’t wait to share it all with you. But first, here are some projects I had the pleasure of working on in June:   Translation of some film...

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