Freelancers looking to get their careers started often ask me how much they should charge for translation and interpreting services. It...

Earlier this month, I passed the Memsource Certified User Test! Although I was introduced to CAT tools in the 2000s while in college, I...

Two months ago, I attended an excellent session about social media and accessibility. Just like I came to understand the importance of...

What are you really paying for when you hire a professional translator? Some people assume that our value is just the rate we apply per:...

Today is my birthday! A few weeks ago, I came across a fascinating post about languages, so I thought I would write something similar to...

Here's an early birthday present! Today I received a recommendation from one of my clients, who is also a good colleague. I first met...

Have you ever heard about the non-breaking space (NBSP)? While it looks just like the average space character we all use to separate...

A swollen battery may catch fire or explode. If you've noticed your laptop has bulged, you must proceed with extreme caution and at your...

Yesterday I completed another course of AulaSIC's Biomedical Translation Master's program. Of the eight courses—nine if we count the...

Could translation certification exams be redundant if you already have a degree in Translation and proven professional experience? In the...

Last week, I completed another course of AulaSIC's Medical Translation Master's! Instructed by Pablo Mugüerza, this 2-hour course dealt...

Can medications be used as diagnostic agents? Yes! I was recently asked about this, and the first thing that came to mind was...

Today I completed another course of AulaSIC's Biomedical Translation Master's! Although Chemistry for Patent and Medical Translators is...

In my LinkedIn Feed, I often see stories about job seekers being ghosted by companies. I feel you! As a freelancer, I may not apply for...

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform offering business, creative, and technology courses. While these courses generally...

I don't like to ask for help in public because I'm scared to look desperate. Yet, I've been encouraged to let others know what I need as...

Yesterday I completed the third course of AulaSIC's Biomedical Translation Master's that began a month ago. Instructed by Milly Landini,...

It's physically impossible to fall or slip "between the cracks"! The correct way to say it is to fall/slip through the cracks. This...

Are medical professionals the only people who can translate or write medical texts well? No! A medical professional, such as a physician...

One of the many blessings of being a freelancer is that I get to choose who I collaborate with. I also decide the type of work I want and...