Whenever I get asked to ‘proofread’ something that involves a translation, I make sure to ask what the client actually wants me to do. Should
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Revisions
By revision I’m referring to a translation being checked against the source by a second translator. A lot of colleagues refer to this as proofreading,
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Top Secrets of Effective Proofreading
The ultimate checklist to proofread and edit your work. These days, there is a lot of fuss and debate around Post-Editing (and Machine Translation) that
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Hanne Arts: 10 Essentials for Proofreading Your Own Work
As writers, we all know the importance of proofreading. Without it, a manuscript looks sloppy and unfinished and can even be so difficult or frustrating
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9 Mistakes Freelance Translators Should Avoid
TTC wetranslate supports the translation service industry by explaining 9 mistakes freelance translators should avoid Want to become a literary translator? You’re not alone. We
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The Process of Translation
I created my first infographic to illustrate the Process of translation as simply and clearly as possible. (Available in several languages)
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Starting out in translation? Find a mentor!
What should you not expect to learn from a mentor? How to translate! You should already know how to do that. Expect to learn things
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Cost Components in Translation Agency Services
What are the costs incurred in translation services that ultimately factor into the price paid? Among the ones I can identify, listed in no particular
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Top Secrets of Effective Proofreading
These days, there is a lot of fuss and debate around Post-Editing (and Machine Translation) that made me reflect upon effective editing and proofreading as
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Managing translation feedback the right way
Once your marketing material has been translated or transcreated and proofread, it’s time for the approval cycle to commence. This stage can be tricky, we
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The big list of 103 Freelance Translators’ tips
If you follow Tomedes on Twitter (and if you don’t, you should!), then you’ll be aware of our “Quick Translator Tip”, which we’ve been faithfully
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Translation rates and charges – what you are paying for
When you request a translation quote, you are given a price you probably do not understand. You also want to know why translators ask you
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How to avoid destroying your translation budget
Commoditisation is sweeping through every industry as products and services are made as uniform, plentiful and affordable as possible to make them more attainable –
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