Burnt out by content creation? Glued to your phone, cranking out posts that barely get engagement? You're not alone—and there’s a better way.

Academics starting their businesses often fall into the trap of chasing social media trends—thinking they have to do Reels, show up daily, and perform for the algorithm.

In this episode, I walk you through a step-by-step system that simplifies content creation by drawing on your academic strengths—writing, planning, and strategic thinking.

This is the exact system I've used to create a month of content in a few hours—and stay off the content hamster wheel that leads to burnout.

You’ll learn how to brainstorm blog topics, batch-write posts, repurpose them for social media, and even delegate to AI (ethically and efficiently). If content has ever felt overwhelming, this is how you can simplify.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

Why Instagram-style content isn’t effective for academic businesses

How to repurpose blog content into multiple social posts

A 3-step batching system that saves hours of time

Tips for using AI tools (like Claude and ChatGPT) without losing your voice

How to avoid burnout and still show up online

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Ep 39 of my podcast with SEO expert Laura Jawad

📣 Want to end burnout and become an academic editor or coach? Go to AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor

00:00 - Target mindset shift away from fleeting social media engagements.

03:40 - Choose where to spend time online based on ideal client presence.

04:02 - Brainstorm topics based on client questions to improve SEO.

05:14 - Create a list of five to ten questions, select the top four.

06:27 - Draft short blog articles, aiming for 1000-1500 words each.

11:48 - Avoid task switching; focus periods for each content creation step.

13:24 - Repurpose blog posts into social media content for consistent messaging.

15:07 - Use excerpts from blog articles for engaging LinkedIn posts.

19:05 - Use AI tools for drafting social media posts based on articles.

21:14 - Expect low visibility; only a small percentage of followers will see posts.

25:38 - Schedule blog articles in advance for consistent content delivery.

30:05 - Implement a systematic approach for efficient content creation over time.

31:26 - Protect your energy; pace content creation to avoid burnout.

32:57 - Focus on platforms that resonate with your target audience.

35:02 - Success isn’t based on follower count but on client conversion.

36:17 - Prioritize driving engagement toward your email list for control.

37:17 - Understand that building a brand takes time and effort.

37:55 - Practice will help refine your brand voice and messaging.

39:02 - Utilize support resources like coaching when growing your business.

39:44 - Explore educational opportunities for aspiring academic editors.

39:52 - Each step in content creation contributes to your professional growth.

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