The AI Editing Backlash Nobody's Talking About (And Why It's Good News for You)

You're worried AI is going to kill academic editing and coaching. Here's what's actually happening—and why it might be the best news you've heard all year.

If you've asked yourself, "Should I even bother starting an editing or coaching business when AI is taking over?"—this episode is your answer.

Paulina Cossette has been watching the industry closely, and the picture is more nuanced (and more hopeful) than the doom-and-gloom narrative suggests.

In this episode, she walks you through exactly what's changing, who's using AI to edit, and why human editors and coaches are more in demand in the AI era—not less.

In this episode, you'll hear:

👉 Which AI isn't going to steal your clients (and who exactly is using it for editing)

👉 Why AI is genuinely bad at the technical parts of academic editing (yes, including citations)

👉 The AI backlash that's growing steadily—and what it means for your business

👉 What a good editor or coach actually sells (hint: it's not grammar checks)

👉 Real 2026 results from BAE members: 7 clients in 12 weeks, matched stipend income, first $10K month

👉 How to position yourself so the right clients say, "That one. I want her."

Whether you're considering academic editing as an exit from academia, already freelancing and wondering how to level up, or building a coaching business alongside your editing work—this episode will give you clarity and direction.

Resources Mentioned:

🎯 Erin Servais's AI for Editors program: aiforeditors.com

🎯 Episode 58 of Leaving Academia (interview with Erin Servais)

🎯 Free roadmap for academics who want to build a business: acadiaediting.com/map

🎯 The free Homepage Blueprint for landing private clients: acadiaediting.com/blueprint

🎯 The Academic Entrepreneurs Studio: acadiaediting.com/studio

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