Subtitling: How a Text Translator Can Become a Subtitler

February 24, 2021

Subtitling is a translation job. You’re a translator. Shouldn’t that be enough? Actually, it’s not. When you’re translating a book or document, you have…

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Working with PDF Files, Part II: Tools, Tips and Techniques for Converting and Translating PDF Files

September 22, 2011

Portable Document Format (PDF) has become the de facto standard around the world. Knowing the right tools and methods to use with these files…

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Working with PDF Files, Part I: Using Adobe Reader/Acrobat

August 25, 2011

Don’t be stuck with all those yellow sticky notes—learn to use and manage PDF files efficiently! Edit, comment, search and view PDF files, fill…

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The ATA Mentoring Program

January 22, 2013

Get the Support You Need ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from…

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Audio Description: The Visual Made Verbal

October 7, 2020

Audio description makes visual images accessible for people who are blind or have low vision—the visual is made verbal. Using words that are succinct,…

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The New Remote Interpreting Landscape: Back to the Hack

January 26, 2021 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Before COVID-19, remote interpreting was making slow, but steady, inroads into our profession, primarily over platforms specifically designed for providing interpreting services. Almost overnight,…

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Understanding Remote Simultaneous Interpreting

March 18, 2020

Remote simultaneous interpreting, or RSI, is here to stay. Will you sit on the sidelines or get on board? Attend this webinar with presenter…

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A Guide to ATA Certification

September 29, 2016

If you have questions about the Certification Exam, this webinar is for you! In this ATA webinar, two experienced graders will provide a detailed…

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Personal Branding 101

April 7, 2020

Developing a personal brand lets you focus your marketing on the clients who want what you have and frees you from working to find…

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Phone and Email Etiquette for Freelancers

February 15, 2021

Communicating with clients is key to every freelancer’s success. Still, it’s a skill that few of us have studied, or even thought about in…

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Setting Goals for Your Freelance Translation or Interpreting Business

January 14, 2021

Setting realistic goals for your business can be a daunting task. Where do you start? What is the right combination of ambition and reason?…

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Diversification: A Tool for Thriving in Uncertain Times

October 5, 2020

While many things are uncertain when you run your own business—especially during a pandemic and economic crisis—one thing is clear so far: freelancers with…

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