Over the years, I’ve alternated between periods as a freelance translator and as an in-house translation project manager. This wasn’t something I’d planned in advance. It happened quite spontaneously.
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Hi there: How are you doing? What’s your weekend looking like? It’s been a fairly intense few weeks, but I wanted to stop by anyway. We’re wrapping up the training with Atenea consulting (it’s been a really powerful experience for all the participants), finishing the edit of the second novel in the pentalogy La leyenda
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Happy Friday! Today I wanted to dedicate this edition of Traduestrategia to a crucial topic: commercialization. Sometimes translators are driven by our passion for words, our care for craft and subtlety. It might look like we work purely “for the love of it.” However, unlike hobbies or unpaid activities, a personal brand operating in the
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Happy Friday: I hope you’re doing really well. When the plan overwhelms you, breathe. If just looking at everything you have to do stresses you out (whether it’s an ambitious plan, a massive project, or too many open fronts), remember: stop and breathe. Then, follow this principle: “Divide and conquer.” I’m sure that big undertaking
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Hey there: First things first, how are you? Looking forward to the long weekend? This week I’ve been sharing a lot of content with you, in different formats: video, slides, and posts. If you missed any of it, I invite you to head to the kitchen, make your favorite drink, and then check out the
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Imagine being able to peek through a little hole and see how technical translators work. I’m convinced plenty of it would catch your attention. You might be wondering: “With so many fascinating fields out there, why technical translation? How can you actually enjoy translating documents about how an engine works?” And yes, it’s easy to
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Want to hear a secret today? If you’re waiting to feel ready before going after what will truly make you feel fulfilled, I’m afraid it doesn’t work that way. Ask any performer minutes before walking on stage. That pinch, that vertigo, never goes away, no matter how many years of experience they have. Every new
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