It’s the spring semester and, if you’re unhappy in academia, you’re probably dreading facing down another 15 weeks–let alone another whole YEAR–of dealing with administrators, AI, and burnout in general.
In today's episode of Leaving Academia: Becoming a Freelance Editor, I give you four easy steps you can take to dip your toes in the waters of editing and coaching to see if it feels right for you. 🏊♀️
You’ll find out:
🧐 one simple step to get your name in front of grad students who need help editing their dissertation
🧐 how to land your first freelance editing jobs and try them out with just a few hours a week
🧐 how to discreetly spruce up your LinkedIn profile and connect with scholars who need an editor
🧐 why you should start finding clients through your existing academic network
I also share insights on translating your existing academic experience into an editing context and the importance of taking small, manageable steps toward building this new career or side hustle.
Don’t wait until summer, when you’re already committed to teach in the fall, to decide that you don’t want to go back. 😭
And DEFINITELY don’t put yourself through another year of misery because you feel obligated or you’re scared to take the leap.
Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app to find out how you can start feeling out this opportunity now and be ready to roll come summer. ☀️
Ready to take the leap into freelance academic editing or coaching? Download my free video series:
https://AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor
Links mentioned in the episode:
The companies below are just examples. My mention of them is not an endorsement.
Scribendi: https://www.scribendi.com/jobs
Edanz: https://freelancers.edanz.com/course/index.php?categoryid=3
Editage (now owned by Cactus): https://jobs.cactusglobal.com/jobs