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ATA members: join your colleagues on Wednesday, November 19 from noon to 1:30 pm ET for a joint coworking session with the BPEC and the New York Circle of Translators. Space is limited; sign up at nyctranslators.org/event-6363701
Join US for OUR Fall Coworking Online Got a task you’ve been putting off for days… or months? Need that extra push to tackle the most boring project in the history of project-kind? Feeling a little isolated in your home office? Join us in November for an online coworking session. This free meeting will be hosted by the New York Circle of Translators (NYCT) and ATA Business Practices Education Committee. Date and time Wednesday, November 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. EST. How it works We start with a quick round of introductions, in which each attendee states what they plan to work on (optional, no obligation to share). Then we spend about 70 minutes on focused, independent work, with a short stretch break in the middle. At the end, we all give the group a progress update and have a brief chat. Why should you join? You get to know new people and expand your network while also getting work done! Plus, the accountability and body-doubling helps many people stay focused on difficult or boring tasks. Of course, the event is free, too! Note: Attendance is limited. Sign up now at https://nyctranslators.org/event-6363701 to reserve your spot! Hosts The event will be co-hosted by Laurie Bennett from the ATA Business Practices Committee and NYCT. Testimonials Not sure if this is for you? Here’s what a few past participants have shared: “The coworking sessions are an opportunity to force myself to complete tasks that I’ve been putting off. Being in an online meeting creates just enough peer pressure to keep me focused and prevents me from wandering off to procrastinate yet again.” “These sessions are great for boosting productivity, whether you’re tackling backburner tasks or working on a translation project. But what I love most about them is the chance to connect with colleagues.”
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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#ATA66 attendees: if you find yourself with some downtime during your visit, translator Olivia C. Caputo has some tips on what to see and do (and eat) in Boston:

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A (Former) Boston Local’s List of Things to Check Out Around ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
This post is a reblog, originally published on Olivia Caputo’s blog. It has been republished with permission from the author. I’m looking forward to my first ATA conference in Boston…
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October 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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#ATA66 in Boston starts next week! Next Level's Danielle Maxson has suggestions for attendees looking for sessions to help them upgrade their business skills:
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ATA66 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
From the Next Level team: This is the first of two articles to help our colleagues attending the ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This week we cover some…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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New to freelancing? In the latest Savvy Newcomer post, translator Arielle Depaz breaks down the fundamentals that every independent worker needs to know about to get started:

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Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know - American Translators Association (ATA)
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: ...
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October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Free event for ATA members: Join your colleagues on October 2 at 8 pm ET for a Deep Dive Networking session on the topic of personal branding in your business.

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Deep Dive Networking: Personal Branding for Language Professionals - American Translators Association (ATA)
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic. Free for ATA Members only!
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September 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Retirement planning can be a fraught subject for anyone, but especially for freelancers; Carola F. Berger has some tips for approaching retirement saving and healthcare coverage for US translators and interpreters:

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Retirement Planning for Freelancers - American Translators Association (ATA)
This was the topic of a Deep Dive Networking session hosted in June 2025 by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee. The participants were given a set of loose questions as…
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September 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Don't forget to have a look at the the latest from The Savvy Newcomer!
August 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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New from The Savvy Newcomer: @mbtimmermann.bsky.social discusses how understanding the evolving expectations around professional etiquette can help protect your work-life balance:

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Professional Etiquette to Lower Your Stress and Improve Work-Life Balance - American Translators Association (ATA)
What people are looking for in a career is undergoing a massive shift in our culture. Younger professionals tend to prioritize mental health and often want the ability to arrange…
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August 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM