From English Major to 6-Figure Editor (and Why AI Won't Take Our Jobs!)

What if your natural talent for editing could become a thriving, 6-figure business?In this week’s Leaving Academia episode, I chat with Catie Phares—a brilliant academic editor who shares how she built her private client base, raised her rates with confidence, and created an editing agency just for business professors.You’ll discover: 💡 Why undercharging hurts more than your bank account💡 How to attract clients without feeling salesy💡 When to niche down—and when to stay broad💡 What AI can and can’t do for editorsOh, and did I mention? Catie’s marketing course helped me hit my first $10K month as a freelance editor. 👀Find out how you can become an academic editor or coach at AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:Catie’s mini-course on getting to $10k months: https://www.csphares.com/the-savvy-editrixWork with Catie: [email protected] more about Catie’s faculty writing program: csphares.com🔔 Don't forget to follow us for weekly episodes on building a fulfilling, profitable editing or coaching business outside academia.0:00 - Understanding the Editing Profession11:05 - How to Increase Your Editing Rates12:12 - Transitioning to Package Pricing28:47 - Exploring the Impact of AI on Editing30:05 - Identifying AI Limitations for Editors34:07 - How AI Can Assist Everyday Tasks42:30 - Developing Your Own Academic Program45:02 - Essential Advice for New Editors48:20 - Recognizing the Value of Your Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.