In 2019, I was a political science professor who was fed up with the stress and hostility of academia–not to mention the low pay. I left my tenure-track job and went from barely surviving to thriving as a freelance academic editor. Today, I own Acadia Editing Services, an editing and coaching business that brings in six figures a year.
In this podcast, I’ll discuss the challenges of academia, what academic editing involves, and what life as a freelancer looks like. If you’re willing to jump outside your comfort zone, it IS possible to find joy, true flexibility, and a profitable and rewarding career as an academic editor.
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In 2019, I was a political science professor who was fed up with the stress and hostility of academia–not to mention the low pay. I left my tenure-track job and went from barely surviving to thriving as a freelance academic editor. Today, I own Acadia Editing Services, an editing and coaching business that brings in six figures a year.
In this podcast, I’ll discuss the challenges of academia, what academic editing involves, and what life as a freelancer looks like. If you’re willing to jump outside your comfort zone, it IS possible to find joy, true flexibility, and a profitable and rewarding career as an academic editor.
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Are you burned out from academia but still love research and writing? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I talk to Anna Clemens, a chemistry PhD who left research to become an academic writing coach. Through her Journal Publication Formula, Anna helps researchers get published faster—without the overwhelm. What started as a blog turned into a full-blown coaching business, and she now runs the Researchers' Writing Academy, supporting scholars around the world.
Anna shares how she navigated the transition, what made her pivot from editing to coaching, and how she built a business that gives her freedom and fulfillment.
If you’ve ever wondered how your academic skills could be used in a more meaningful, flexible way—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Listen now and discover how you can turn your love for writing into a freelance business you actually enjoy--and that pays the bills (and more!).
Resources:
🔗 Researchers' Writing Academy: https://annaclemens.com/
🎓 Free Training with Anna: https://annaclemens.com/training/
🧠 Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/45PjRsI
👉 Want to end burnout and build an academic business that fulfills you? Go to AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor
2:31 - Meet Anna, Academic Writing Coach
5:07 - Anna's PhD Journey Frustrations
10:18 - Finding Joy in Writing
15:35 - Leaving Academia, Why The Shift
20:00 - Exploring Freelance & Internships
25:00 - Transitioning to Writing Coaching
30:00 - Building the Researchers' Writing Academy
35:00 - The Power of Community Support
40:00 - Marketing Your Business
45:00 - Academic Skills for Business Success
50:00 - Embrace Continuous Learning
55:00 - Final Takeaways & Resources
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