This book is for anyone contemplating on becoming a translator, or for existing translators that need a crash course on their profession. It explores the realm of translation, the benefits and working conditions, the types of translation work and tools available. It gets down to details regarding the tools a translator, providing information not only from the translator's perspective but also from a client's viewpoint. It provides a hands-on approach to CAT Tools, on how you can take advantage of them regardless of your CAT Tool of choice. You'll also learn how to successfully run your freelance translation business. You'll be presented with ""inside"" information on how clients (like translation agencies) choose their translators. You'll learn how to set up profiting rates and how to find promising clients. You'll be given ideas for organization of your work process and tips for successful customer relationship management. And, you'll be shown how to stay away from fraudulent companies too.

In this book, both beginning and experienced translators will find pragmatic techniques for dealing with problems of literary translation, whatever the original language. Certain challenges and certain themes recur in translation, whatever the language pair. This guide proposes to help the translator navigate through them. Written in a witty and easy to read style, the book’s hands-on approach will make it accessible to translators of any background. A significant portion of this Practical Guide is devoted to the question of how to go about finding an outlet for one’s translations.

This innovative book integrates translation theory and the practical skills required by the working translator.

This is the fifth revised edition of the best-selling A Practical Guide for Translators. It looks at the profession of translator on the basis of developments over the last few years and encourages both practitioners and buyers of translation services to view translation as a highly-qualified, skilled profession and not just a cost-led word mill. The book is intended principally for those who have little or no practical experience of translation in a commercial environment. It offers comprehensive advice on all aspects relevant to the would-be translator and, whilst intended mainly for those who wish to go freelance, it is also relevant to the staff translator as a guide to organisation of work and time. Advice is given on how to set up as a translator, from the purchase of equipment to the acquisition of clients. The process of translation is discussed from initial enquiry to delivery of the finished product. Hints are given on how to assess requirements, how to charge for work, how to research and use source material, and how to present the finished product. Guidance is given on where to obtain further advice and professional contacts. This revised edition updates practices in the translation profession and considers the impact of web-based translation offerings. Industry and commerce rely heavily on the skills of the human translator and his ability to make intellectual decisions that is, as yet, beyond the capacity of computer-aided translation.

The translator-in-training is guided through various areas of technical translation, from business and finance to law, medicine, and the media. This series offers the next and final step toward becoming a successful professional translator.

"How to Be a Translator From Home" is a how-to guide for individuals who want to learn to translate on their own but aren't sure where to begin. The book teaches the best way for you to create profiles that clients will trust, how to find the best websites for you to utilize, how to make the most money with your time, and everything else you'll need to know about translating! And it works for almost any language. If you speak a language and are interested in translation, this is the path for you. Thousands of people are already translating online from their homes, and being paid well. This is your chance to set your own deadlines, work for yourself, and follow your dreams. About the Expert Nephi Ginnett is an experienced translator and interpreter who works with clients across the US, in Canada, the Dominican Republic and in Haiti. His work began with a volunteer trip to Boston, Massachusetts where he taught ESL and Citizenship classes to Haitian Immigrants and developed both an interest in and the skills necessary for a career in international language programs. He has since been hired as a translator working on multimedia projects including several documentaries that cover the struggles of Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic and in Africa. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.