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The Eternal Refrain of the Unhappy Translator—unreasonable clients, absurd deadlines, low prices, cut-throat competition—is alive and well on social media. And the consensus is that more pressure lies ahead, as technology paves the way for greater commoditization.
But the premium market crowd is pushing back. Good clients are out there, they say, with attractive projects and healthy budgets.
In which galaxy? is one response. Not in my language combination! is another, along with Show me! and even Show me your tax return, this is all hot air!
No tax returns will be revealed in this very concrete talk, but we will look closely at factors that many hardworking translators fail to address as they struggle to put their practice on a sounder footing.
What, exactly, is the premium market, and where is your (potential) chunk of it? How can you identify the customers you need to connect with, and how can you win them over—whatever your language combination?
