Ever wonder what really shifts when you go from “professor” to “business owner”?

In this week’s episode of Leaving Academia, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes replay of a recent live call where I talked candidly about my transition out of academia and into freelance editing—and answered all the juicy questions about AI, marketing, and starting an editing or coaching business.

🎙️ You’ll hear:

➡️ The identity shift no one warns you about

➡️ The biggest mindset differences between academia and entrepreneurship

➡️ What aspiring editors and coaches are really asking right now

This was informal, honest, and full of the questions I know you’ve been thinking about, too.

If you’ve been on the fence about pivoting into editing or coaching, this one’s for you.

📅 Want to come to the next live call? Sign up here: AcadiaEditing.com/live

**00:00 - 00:16**: Introduction to the podcast and host.

- **01:41 - 02:13**: Transition from academia to freelance editing.

- **02:32 - 03:03**: Discussing the change from teaching to business.

- **03:46 - 04:34**: Challenges in leaving an academic identity.

- **16:20 - 16:52**: Insights on mentoring students versus editing.

- **25:39 - 26:03**: Recommendations for starting editing on the side.

- **29:00 - 29:20**: Impact of AI on editing jobs.

- **30:01 - 31:03**: Comparison of agency work versus private clients.

- **40:01 - 40:24**: Targeting professors and their editing budgets.

- **41:35 - 42:29**: Importance of charging fair rates as an editor.

- **51:39 - 52:41**: Discussion on transitioning from writing centers to editing.

- **53:06 - 53:25**: Strategies for light copy editing without losing the author's voice.

- **55:07 - 55:22**: Closing thoughts on career paths in editing.

- **56:22 - 56:40**: How to gain clarity on editing and coaching desires.

- **43:19 - 43:31**: Conveying the value of editing services.

- **44:35 - 44:46**: Understanding what clients gain from editing support.

- **42:51 - 43:07**: Realities of financial stability in academia and freelancing.

- **45:20 - 45:50**: Fees for journal article editing and their value.

- **53:25 - 53:49**: The difference between academic mentoring and editing roles.

- **31:03 - 31:26**: Personal support role of editors compared to academic colleagues.

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