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Editorial Freelancer's Skill Set

Editorial freelancers need more than just a love of words to get work -- although that helps. Here are some skills to look for when you're hiring and build up when you're job-hunting:

Microsoft Word (including the Reviewing and Track Changes functions, which are standard copy editing tools)
XML and HTML for Web-based editing assignments
Knowledge of various styles including AP, APA and Chicago Manual
Wide general knowledge
Expertise in specialized content areas
Advanced knowledge of English grammar and spelling (some knowledge of languages other than English is helpful as well)
Publishing programs such as Microsoft Publisher, Quark Xpress, PageMaker, Adobe InDesign
Web publishing programs (Macromedia Dreamweaver is probably the most popular)
Web content management systems (these can range from arcane proprietary systems at large companies to simple wiki or blogging software)
Libel and other legal issues that may come up in the publishing field. If it has been a while since you reviewed this material, a refresher book or course may be in order, as legal issues have changed a great deal with the rise of Internet publishing.

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