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FAQ on life as a professional web editorQ: Do I need to know HTML to be a
web editor?
A: It depends.
Most sites will create a template for their content. As the editor, your
job is to see that the content is correctly poured into the template.
You can't manage this feat without a basic understanding of HTML.
Also, there are some crucial HTML codes that aren't in the template, and
no matter how strong the schema is, some articles just need a little
special fillip, and for that, you need to get out the HTML reference, and
experiment a bit.
As in any job, the more you know, the more you'll receive. |
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Q: How easy is to go from Web writing to editing? A: We've always believed that the best editors were good writers first. But ask yourself how much you depend on an editor to make your words count. One of the most important tasks for any Web editor is to take a lot of information and make it short, but readable. If you like to send in lots of info expecting the editor to cut it down, the editorial life isn't for you. However, if you find that your pieces usually get published pretty much the way you wrote them, then give an editing career some thought.
Q: What tools do I need? A: You have to enjoy the Web--not just tolerate it. So of course you have the fastest connection you can afford, and the latest Internet browser (possibly two or three), and a current e-mail program. Plus:
A: What personal traits make for the best editors? Q. First off, you must be organized, self-directed, and flexible. If you don't have these qualities, then sell cars. It also helps greatly to be ethical and persistent. You'll be dealing with a lot of artistic people (web designers, writers, artists) and a lot of business people (venture capitalists, advertisers, your boss), so you'll probably need a sense of humor, and a little humility. |
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