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Emily's Career Shift Story
- Emily left academia after a taxing postdoc and pandemic lockdowns prompted reflection on her career.
- She turned to freelance writing and editing, finding it more stable and creatively fulfilling.
Start Writing Early
- Start writing early even if research feels incomplete; waiting stalls progress.
- Research and writing should develop in tandem since you never fully finish research.
How Editing Shapes Writing
- Editing others’ work made Emily less harsh about her own writing.
- Taking a step back helps view writing clearly, both one’s own and others’.