Leaving Academia: Becoming a Freelance Editor
Paulina CossetteIn 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, wha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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If you’re an academic thinking about entrepreneurship, this podcast is a must-listen. Paulina and her guests offer practical, grounded strategies that are useful whether you’re just getting curious or already building your scholarpreneur path.
Apple Podcasts5Dr_JMac
Netherlands10 months ago - Great and useful podcast
I'm glad I found this podcast. Paulina finds interesting guests, and the conversation is full of useful info for the aspiring or mid-level editor.
Apple Podcasts5zachmauris
United Statesa year ago - Clinician
Very informative and interesting.
Apple Podcasts5Farybar
United Kingdom2 years ago - Great stuff!
These episodes are full of great content. The host knows exactly how to connect with the audience. No fluff, all good stuff! ~ Nata
Apple Podcasts5NSPhotobookUnited States2 years ago - Essential Listening for Academics Ready to Go Freelance
Paulina provides such a refreshing and practical perspective on transitioning from academia to freelancing. Her insights into the editing world, along with her honest advice, make this podcast a must-listen for anyone thinking about making the leap. She truly understands the challenges (and possibilities) of leaving academia and shares valuable strategies to build a thriving freelance career. Highly recommend!
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Listeners are drawn to practical, hands-on guidance for academics transitioning into freelance editing and coaching roles. Episodes emphasize leaving traditional academia, building client pipelines, pricing strategies, and creating sustainable businesses around one's expertise. Notable angles include navigating burnout, reframing value from credentials to client outcomes, and leveraging coaching programs to scale a freelance editing practice. The show often features personal stories of career pivots, concrete tactics for finding clients, and real-world milestones such as six-figure earnings and scalable programs. It likely appeals to researchers, professors, and graduate students considering non-academic paths who value autonomy, flexible s... more
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