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How to be a freelancer without starving

by Sarah Dillon

How timely. Penelope Trunk has just posted some tips on how NOT to starve as a freelancer over on Brazen Careerist. Check it out – she’s talking about her experiences as a freelance writer, but I reckon every one of her points applies to freelance translators too.

(And any aspiring Lynne Truss’s out there will enjoy the discussion taking place in the comments section)

Last updated: 17 April, 2007 by Sarah Dillon. Filed Under: Business of translation Tagged With: freelancing, money

About Sarah Dillon

Sarah Dillon is an Irish cailín in Brisbane, Australia. She arrived Down Under via Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, and the UK, having originally trained as a professional translator. Sarah has been involved in the start-up phases of several international small businesses as a founder, advisor and director, and has worked for companies such as Apple Computers, Audi AG and Bain and Company. She is currently pursuing a PhD in international business. Read more about Sarah here.

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