The freelance translation industry is shifting rapidly. Many talented professionals are taking a hit to their income, losing confidence in their relevance, and working harder just to keep their heads above water. But imagine [...]
The reality of the modern translation market is stark: many direct clients have walked away, lured by the promise of "free" translation from tools like ChatGPT. But dropping your rates and begging for the [...]
In today's edition: The translation market is shifting, not collapsing. Is the AI losing focus on your big projects? Here’s the fix. Use Mark's routines to improve your workflow. To translators building faster, better workflows, [...]
The problem with conventional machine translation post-editing (MTPE) Training a conventional MT engine for high-quality output requires a significant up-front investment of engineering resources and time. Consequently, few boutique LSPs can actually afford to [...]
In today's edition: The post-editing advice that sounds noble, but may cost you Don't bother asking the AI its name. Changing models in CotranslatorAI Dear translators always trying to deliver your version of perfect: NAVIGATING [...]
The translation industry is undergoing a huge paradigm shift. While the large agencies—I often refer to them as the "Localization Illuminati"—are doubling down on total automation, a profitable path forward remains open for professional [...]
If you are a veteran translator, MTPE might feel like a step backward: lower rates, more cognitive load, and less creative joy. I fiercely resisted it myself. But the market has changed. The sheer [...]
A new way to compete against automated free and cheap alternatives Clients are relentlessly demanding MTPE—or simply using free machine translation—to fit shrinking budgets. If you only offer premium, full-human translation, you are leaving huge [...]
Featuring trained AI translation and MTPE for boutique LSPs If we’ve worked together before, you already know me for my Korean translation services, where rock-solid quality, workflow transparency, flawless deadline adherence, and crystal-clear communication [...]
In today's edition: You can compete against "free" MT: The real costs (and opportunity) Get sharper AI help by asking right where you're translating Unlock multi-tab prompting power in CotranslatorAI Translators, friends, visionaries—lend me your [...]
