If you speak a second language, You can earn money as a freelance translator! Act Now.
"I never imagined how simple it could be!"
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to use their second language to earn money. You don't need experience as a freelance translator to take this course. We walk you through ALL the steps needed.
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What will I learn in this course?
This course is the Masterclass. You will learn everything, from A to Z, in order to earn a living from Freelance Translation. From Set-up, to finding your first clients, to getting picked for the job, to invoicing/keeping clients/etc. etc. Plus plenty of tips and tricks!
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How long is the course?
The Course is self-paced, so take it at your own speed! It does, however, give suggested time frames for getting started, so you can schedule accordingly.
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For how long will I have access to the course?
Once you sign up, you will ALWAYS have access to the course, including any future updates!
Hi, I'm Robert!
Course curriculum
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2
Pre-Game
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Day one: Resume, Photo and Specializations
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Day two: Your website
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Which Languages Should You Translate Into?
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Extras for your Resume
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3
Setting Up Your Accounts
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Freelance websites (1 hour max per website)
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Signing up for Upwork: a Walk-through
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Translation Websites 1: A Proz.com Walk-through
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Translation Websites 2 (1 hour max per website)
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Translation agencies (1 hour max per agency)
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How do Kudoz Points Help?
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Update: Not sure how to start? Here are the first 5 steps I recommend
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A bit more in depth about Translation Tests
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4
Starting Strategy
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Pricing
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Working for Free
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Some Strategies for Starting Out
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Sample Application Letter
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3 Strategies for Sales Emails
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5
Marketing
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Active Marketing
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Passive Marketing
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Some General Marketing Strategies
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Using LinkedIn for Marketing
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Job alerts
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Another way to Find Clients?
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Update: An easy way to apply to agencies that are currently hiring
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Where to find Translation jobs
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6
Getting Paid: What to do after you are assigned a job
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Getting Paid
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Invoices
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Invoice Template
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Not Getting Paid - My Personal Example
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7
Tips and Tricks
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Tips 1 - OCR (optical character recognition)
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Tips 1b - OCR walkthrough
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Tips 2 - Time Management
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Tips 3 - Shares, Commissions, Rush jobs
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Tips 4 - Apps I Recommend
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Tips 5 - Your Support System
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Tips 6 - CAT Tools
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More on CAT Tools
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Medium Article: CAT SCAM - How CAT Tools are being used by Agencies to cheat Translators
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Tips 7 - Glossary and Translation Tips
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Tips 7b - More Translation Tips
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Tips 8 - 80-20 Rule
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Tips 9 - Book Recommendations
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Tips - Use the Sample Text to Stand out
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Bonus - How to Find Good Translation Companies
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Bonus - Going through Freelancer Emails
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Bonus - What are other Translators Quoting?
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Get a Freelance Translator Certification!
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Linkedin Sales Navigator
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Where you can get Translation Experience (also for your portfolio and reviews)
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For the Long-Term: Specialize Specialize Specialize
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How to be an Unsuccessful Freelance Translator
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8
COVID Issues
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Webinars
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Webinars 2
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Linkedin
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Webinars (Extra)
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9
Closing Remarks
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Medium Article: Is Freelance Translation Worth it?
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Thank You! And Bonus Resources
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Awesome course!


Robert, thank you so much for putting this course together, it is an amazing work!
just what the doctor ordered!
