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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Have you been thinking about quitting academia but you're terrified of how you'll replace your income?
In this episode, I share 3 steps you can take to launch and grow your editing or coaching business before you leave your academic job.
I share:
đź“Ś Why editing and coaching are a great fit for academics (and low-risk!)
đź“Ś 3 things you can do right NOW to get started (and bring in real money)
đź“Ś 3 mistakes I see people make that hold them back from success
📌 Why you shouldn't wait until your “ready” to launch your business
Plus, I spill the deets on my free live class that's coming up: "How to Replace Your Academic Salary as an Editor or Coach" 🎉
đź“… Save your seat for the free workshop: https://acadiaediting.com/live
đź“š RESOURCES:
→ Free Workshop: https://acadiaediting.com/live
→ BAE Program Info: https://acadiaediting.com/becoming-an-editor
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/acadiaediting
→ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paulinacossette
2:13 - Academia's Uncertainty Should Fuel Your Move to Business
1:45 - Editing and Coaching are the Safest Businesses
4:34 - Info on My Free Training on How You Can Replace Your Salary
9:16 - Step 1: Craft Your Offer
12:29 - Step 2: Work Your Network
15:28 - Step 3: Start Saving Moneyđź’°
17:15 - Mistake 1: Don't Be Embarrassed To Start
20:46 - Mistake 2: Perfectionism
23:42 - Mistake 3: Overthinking Business Basics
25:08 - Why Do Some Academics Burn Out?
28:58 - Reclaim Control Over Your Life
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