Freelancing can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges—especially when it comes to maintaining a steady income and a consistent workflow. One way to overcome this is through the DEEP strategy. The DEEP strategy is an approach designed to provide freelance translators with long-term stability and growth. This strategy is based on four interconnected principles: Diversification, Expansion, Elevation, and Prosperity.

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In the latest interview for the ProZ.com Women in Translation initiative, I had the pleasure of speaking with an incredible group of women who collaborated on a groundbreaking project: the Spanish translation of Lunes o martes, a collection of short stories by Virginia Woolf. This is the first book in the Clásicos accesibles (accesible classics) collection from Ciempiés, an independent publishing house focused on accessibility and inclusivity.

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A few days ago, I shared a reflection on LinkedIn (in English) and Instagram (in Spanish) about the increasing resonance of imposter syndrome in professional conversations. I didn’t expect it to trigger so many direct messages from people, both familiar and new, who all shared a common experience: they had dealt with imposter syndrome and felt compelled to share their stories with me.

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Continuing the celebration of Women in Translation Month and taking advantage of the few days left in August, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Chantal Wright, Professor of Creativity and the Language Industry at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and, none other than the founder of The Warwick Prize for Women in Translation, now coordinated by Holly Langstaff. And when I say "I had the pleasure..." I really mean that it was an honor and a privilege to chat with someone I personally admire greatly for her work, who is also incredibly kind.

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