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The translation industry is booming; learn how to get on board with this hands-on guide to starting a home-based business as a freelance translator. Applicable to translators in all language combinations, "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" will give you the tools to write a translation-targeted resume and cover letter, prepare a marketing plan, pick translation specializations and find and keep well-paying clients. Written by an American Translators Association-Certified translator who built her own business from the ground up, "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" has sold over 1,000 copies and prompted reviewers to say "If you are thinking about becoming a translator, this book will either set you straight or launch you successfully on your way. If you are an established translator, interpreter or a translation company owner, this book will improve your standing in the profession, the quality of your work, and your income" -George Fletcher, in the ATA "Chronicle"