You’ve decided you want to be a translator or an interpreter. You took some classes, passed some tests. You joined the local T&I association. You’re ready! Or are you? From what you are starting to see, the T&I world is […]
In response to comments from our members, we have planned an extended networking session for our next general meeting. We will have important announcements and an informative presentation about the ATA certification exam, followed by a very casual and fun […]
As announced, our May 13th meeting featured a panel of Asian-language specialists and a presentation by AATIA member Marco Hanson on “How to Come Across as a Professional.” Here is a review of the meeting, with thanks to Marco and […]
As part of an effort by our current Board of Directors to explore how AATIA can better be of service to a broader cross-section of the T&I community in the Austin area, our May 13th general meeting will feature a […]
On a rainy Saturday afternoon about thirty translators and interpreters gathered for the AATIA’s March General Meeting. Those who were there will recall that the room buzzed with excitement as members greeted each other and chatted over a cup of […]
Translation opportunities in the e-book & print-on-demand markets to be explored at Jan.14th meeting
Online platforms such as Kindle, iBooks or Google Play Books, as well as print-on-demand services, now offer independent authors the opportunity to self-publish their work. Some of the most successful indie authors are now looking beyond the English-language market. Our […]
General Meeting We had a good meeting on September 10. A sizeable turnout for two very interesting presentations, both of which shone a light on different aspects of translation in the digital age. Longtime member Frank Dietz talked about software […]
Don’t know what ekphrastic poetry is? Read this review of the most recent LitSIG meeting by Michele McKay Aynesworth and check out the submissions from members on the Dropbox site. AATIA’s Literary Special Interest Group (LitSIG) met on Saturday, September […]
The program for our general meeting on September 10th will focus on opportunities for translators and interpreters in the digital world. AATIA member Frank Dietz, a software localization specialist, will kick off the program. Software localization is a multibillion-dollar global […]