How to Land Steady Editing Work from University Presses and Journals

If you’ve ever wanted to work as a freelance editor for academic presses and journals—but weren’t sure how to get started—this episode is for you. ✅This week on Leaving Academia, I’m talking to Laura Poole, a freelance editor with 28 years of experience working with university presses and academic journals.In this episode, Laura reveals:🚀 The best way to land freelance work with academic publishers,🚀 Why networking (not social media) is the key to getting hired,🚀 How to get your first university press client—even with no formal experience, and🚀 One strategy that can be your secret weapon for breaking in to the business.If you’re looking for steady, reliable academic editing work, don’t miss this one! Watch this episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app.  https://youtu.be/6vupRreuAf8Want 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/marketingCurious to find out more about freelance academic editing or coaching? Get my free video series on academic editing and coaching: https://AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor  Want to work with Laura? You can get in touch here:https://www.archereditorial.com/0:00 - Introduction to Academic Editing0:36 - How I Started in Academic Editing1:57 - Building a Career in Scholarly Publishing4:12 - Finding Work as a Freelance Editor5:39 - The Importance of Networking6:55 - Strategies for Gaining Clients8:16 - Establishing a Good Reputation10:09 - Making Editing Decisions11:15 - Working with Publishers vs. Authors12:52 - Scheduling Projects and Deadlines16:09 - Understanding Editorial Guidelines17:51 - Connecting with Managing Editors19:34 - Preparing for Editing Tests22:34 - Proofreading as a Foot in the Door31:55 - Valuing Your Work as a New Editor34:40 - Connecting with Other Editors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.