The Beginner’s Guide to Academic Freelancing
What to do with an advanced degree when academia is no longer working for you
The person this guide is meant for is someone who’s tired of trying to write grants and fund research that is a struggle to get published. Someone who feels they aren’t spending enough time with their family or is being expected to do more than their job description should entail. Maybe someone who is close to retirement but just not close enough, or is just starting out but can’t quite get going.
This guide is for the tired academics.
You’re tired of academia but still want to work in your field? Try your hand at freelancing.
First, let’s make sure we’re on the same page.
What do I mean by academic freelancing?
Academic freelancing is offering to perform the tasks expected of any academic — writing, editing, translation, consultation, reviewing — but on your own schedule, in your own home or office, for your set fees. Generally, it requires certain qualifications and experience in a field. It’s a specialized area of freelance work, but it functions much the same.
