Can Middle School Teachers Become Academic Editors? Here’s how…

Here’s one question that people ask me all the time: “Can I become an academic editor without a PhD?”Absolutely! 🥳This week my podcast guest, Ellen Morgan, shares her journey from teaching middle school English to running an academic editing and coaching agency: Wise Oak Consulting Collaborative. Ellen spills the tea on:🍵 how she started out editing dissertations,🍵 what she did to start attracting clients,🍵 how she started her agency, and🍵 what other teachers can do to find out if editing is right for them.If you’re debating whether or not editing is right for you, then you will LOVE this episode.And if you’re already an editor who’s been craving community and connection, there’s a lot here for you, too!If you want more tips to super-charge your editing business and get the clients flowing in? **Join our monthly membership, Digital Marketing for Freelance Editors. Go to AcadiaEditing.com/marketingAre you new to this world and curious to find out more about freelance editing or coaching?Head over to https://AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor  Want to work with Ellen? You can get in touch here:Website: https://wiseoakconsultingcollaborative.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/wiseoakconsulting/FB: https://www.facebook.com/wise.oak.collaborative0:00 - Welcome to the Podcast with Ellen0:05 - Transitioning from Teaching to Editing1:35 - Discovering a New Career Path3:38 - The Emotional Side of Teaching and Editing6:38 - Skills Needed for Successful Editing8:31 - Balancing Multiple Projects as an Editor10:50 - Navigating Relationships with Clients12:03 - Building Your Client Base as an Editor13:24 - Creating Your Website for Business15:16 - The Importance of Networking in Editing17:27 - Tips for Starting with Dissertation Editing19:16 - Providing Support for Struggling Students21:00 - The Benefits of Running an Editing Agency24:09 - Coaching and Mentoring for Writers27:54 - Expanding Services Beyond Editing30:00 - Raising Your Rates as an Editor31:02 - How to Contact for Collaboration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.