Things You'll Need:
- Writing Pens
- Writing Courses
- Printer Paper
- Padded Envelopes
- Dictionaries
- Pads Of Paper
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Step 1
Start your manuscript with an informative title page. Type your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address in the upper right corner.
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Step 2
Include an approximate word count in the upper right corner of your title page.
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Step 3
Type your title and byline (use your pen name here if you have one) in the center of the page.
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Step 4
Use 12-point type for the entire manuscript, and double-space your text.
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Step 5
Choose a plain, easy-to-read font, such as Courier. Fancy or creative fonts annoy editors.
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Step 6
Set your margins at a standard 1.25 inches on each side, and on the top and bottom of every page.
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Step 7
Place a one-line header or footer on each page of your manuscript; this should include your last name, a key word or two from your title, and a page number.










Comments
athenenoctua said
on 2/25/2009 May I recommend this post by professional science fiction author Bill Shunn: http://www.shunn.net/format/story.html
jseven said
on 2/13/2009 Thanks for the advice! 5*
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FrenchMermaid said
on 2/9/2009 Thank you. Your information is appreciated.
stlscientist said
on 2/8/2009 Helpful advice. 5 stars!