How we estimate translation deadlines

This came up several times this year, so it seemed worth writing down. Every project is different, yet the same few mistakes repeat. The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year. In practice, the details matter more than the overall plan.
Asking the right questions at the beginning avoids most surprises. The short answer is that it depends, but the reasons are worth going through.

The short answer is that it depends, but the reasons are worth going through. The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year. Every project is different, yet the same few mistakes repeat. This came up several times this year, so it seemed worth writing down.