What if you could make more money as a freelance editor—without working more hours?

That’s exactly what we discuss in this week’s episode of Leaving Academia.

My guest, Lori Paximadis, is an experienced book editor who has built a thriving freelance business.

She shares her inspiring journey from in-house editor to full-time freelancer and reveals:

💡 The systems she uses to keep projects organized and clients happy

💡 How to streamline your workflow and speed up your editing process

💡 Why improving efficiency in your business is the key to earning more (without burnout)

💡 How to build long-term client relationships through networking and being easy to work with

Whether you're a new editor or looking to level up your business, Lori’s practical advice will show you how to build a sustainable, successful freelance career.

Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app.

Want more tips to super-charge your editing business and get the clients flowing in? **Join our monthly membership, Digital Marketing for Freelance Editors: AcadiaEditing.com/marketing

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Want to work with Lori? You can get in touch at https://www.archereditorial.com/

0:00 - Understanding the Editing Business

11:00 - Building Client Relationships

20:00 - Organizing Your Editing Workflow

30:00 - Increasing Your Editing Speed

38:00 - Investing in Professional Tools

56:00 - Embracing Continuous Learning and Change

1:00:00 - Final Thoughts and Resources

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.perfectit.com/wildcard-cookbook

https://www.amazon.com/Wildcard-Cookbook-Microsoft-Word-Jack/dp/1434103986

https://www.amazon.com/Macro-Cookbook-Microsoft-Word-Jack/dp/1434103323

https://www.wordmacrotools.com/

https://www.archivepub.co.uk/book.html

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