Do you want to explore life beyond academia? 🌈 

In this episode, I talk with Leslie Castro Woodhouse, PhD, founder of Origami Editorial, about how she transitioned from academic life to building a successful freelance editing and book coaching business. 

With a PhD in History from UC Berkeley and professional experience spanning corporate marketing, graphic design, and coaching student writers, Leslie brings years of knowledge and expertise to help academics refine their ideas and accelerate their publishing.

Leslie shares her candid story, including the challenges of leaving academia, learning the ins and outs of editing, and finding her niche as a book coach. 

She also offers practical advice for anyone considering freelancing--from starting small while still in academia to gaining the confidence to build a sustainable business. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

📌 How Leslie transitioned from adjunct teaching to freelancing 

📌 The steps she took to sharpen her editing skills and grow her business 

📌 Why editing is a great fit for academics who love ideas but want to work outside academia

📌 Tips for finding clients and creating a sustainable freelance career 

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app to hear Leslie’s story and discover what’s possible beyond academia!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/R5sYKjR01Xo 

Want to start your own freelance editing journey? 

Get my free video series on academic editing and coaching at https://AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor

Links mentioned in this episode: 

The Art of Academic Editing: A Guide for Authors and Editors: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Academic-Editing-Authors-Editors/dp/B0CMJ1B58S

Catie Phares’s Savvy Editrix workshop (I HIGHLY recommend!): https://www.csphares.com/the-savvy-editrix

Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing: https://aceseditors.org/training/online-training

Laura Portwood-Stacer’s courses: 

https://manuscriptworks.com/how-i-work

Connect with Leslie:

https://www.origamieditorial.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-castro-woodhouse/

Personal email: [email protected]

Business email: [email protected]

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