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Episode 019 – Pricing strategies for freelance translators – Interview with Gwenydd Jones

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Thomas Kis-Major
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John Glenn's input Aug 1, 2014

'As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind

- every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.'

John Glenn
 
Andy Watkinson
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Mea culpa Aug 2, 2014

I actually listened to this.

No, really. All of it.

I learnt that well paid but complex texts may not be worth it. Better a far easier text at a lower rate.

I learnt that there's software that tracks your time.

I learnt that "researching terminology" is a waste of time. (But remember, you have an application to track this).

I learnt that you have to charge a "sustainable" rate, enabling you to cover your expenses.

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I actually listened to this.

No, really. All of it.

I learnt that well paid but complex texts may not be worth it. Better a far easier text at a lower rate.

I learnt that there's software that tracks your time.

I learnt that "researching terminology" is a waste of time. (But remember, you have an application to track this).

I learnt that you have to charge a "sustainable" rate, enabling you to cover your expenses.

Me mum always told me I was daft. (In a "sustainable" way, of course). ▲ Collapse
 


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Episode 019 – Pricing strategies for freelance translators – Interview with Gwenydd Jones







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