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Experience Level: Intermediate
Estimated project duration: less than 1 week
Freelance translators can advertise their services on databases held by professional bodies and translator networks, such as:
Association of Translation Companies (ATC) - use their list of members for translation agencies' contact details.
Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters
Find-A-Linguist - database of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
International Federation of Translators - also a good source of news about translation-related issues.
Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
North-West Translators' Network - support, training and networking for translators in the north-west of England.
Translators Association of the Society of Authors - for literary translators.
You will stand a good chance of gaining freelance work if you have specialist knowledge in the fields of finance, science, engineering, law or other sought-after areas. Try writing speculatively to translation companies, bureaux and agencies to find out about opportunities.
When contacting an agency, tell them the languages you know, the subject/s in which you have expertise and how you gained that knowledge, the equipment and software available to you, plus your personal rates.
Be aware that much agency work involves translating quite uninspiring documents, such as bills of lading and product user instructions. Be prepared for the fact that, as a beginner, you are unlikely to secure enough work to support yourself by freelance translation alone. You'll probably have to do other part-time work at the same time.
Association of Translation Companies (ATC) - use their list of members for translation agencies' contact details.
Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters
Find-A-Linguist - database of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).
International Federation of Translators - also a good source of news about translation-related issues.
Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
North-West Translators' Network - support, training and networking for translators in the north-west of England.
Translators Association of the Society of Authors - for literary translators.
You will stand a good chance of gaining freelance work if you have specialist knowledge in the fields of finance, science, engineering, law or other sought-after areas. Try writing speculatively to translation companies, bureaux and agencies to find out about opportunities.
When contacting an agency, tell them the languages you know, the subject/s in which you have expertise and how you gained that knowledge, the equipment and software available to you, plus your personal rates.
Be aware that much agency work involves translating quite uninspiring documents, such as bills of lading and product user instructions. Be prepared for the fact that, as a beginner, you are unlikely to secure enough work to support yourself by freelance translation alone. You'll probably have to do other part-time work at the same time.
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