Leaving Academia: Becoming a Freelance Editor

Is Freelance Editing Right for Me?


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Welcome to Episode 3, “Is freelance editing right for me?”


When you’ve been working as an educator for years and you’ve always pictured yourself as having a secure, salaried position, the thought of freelancing or owning your own business can be daunting. In this episode, I’ll break down what it really means to be a freelance academic editor and offer some tips to help you decide whether or not this path is right for you. We’ll discuss the skills you need to be a strong editor, and some pros and cons of making the shift to freelancing.


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For more information on how to leave academia and achieve work-life balance as an academic editor, check out the other episodes of this podcast.


LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:


Register for more information on Becoming an Academia Editor--NEW cohort begins SEPTEMBER 25:


https://acadiaediting.com/becomeaneditor


Microsoft Word course "Essential Skills for Academic Editors":


https://acadiaediting.thinkific.com/courses/editingskills

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