How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator

The book is mainly directed at bilingual people who either live in the U.S. or want to work for clients in the U.S., but it is useful for anyone who is exploring a full-time or part-time career in translation. Since many translators in the U.S., including the majority of members of the American Translators Association, are self-employed independent contractors working primarily over the Internet, freelance translation is an excellent part-time career option for foreign language teachers, graduate students, at-home parents and semi-retired people. The web-based nature of most translation work also makes translation an excellent portable career; with a few exceptions, most translators can work from anywhere they can get reliable Internet access.