Formatting Manuscripts For Submission To Publishers And Agents

Once a novel or short story is complete and is finally ready to submit to a publisher or agent, a writer can take one final step to ensure the manuscript gets the attention it deserves. Formatting Manuscripts for Submission to Publishers and Agents is a concise easy-to-read guide that explains step by step how to correctly format a document according to publisher's guidelines.

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An improperly formatted manuscript is probably the first reason for rejection by many acquiring editors at a publishing house, as well as literary agents. They see the physical look of your manuscript as soon as they take it out of the envelope, before they even read one word of your story. If they see common beginning writer mistakes, you manuscript will go into the rejection pile, unread. Proper formatting separates the professional writer from the amateur. Yes, there is an industry standard which acquiring editors and literary agents expect writers to know before they submit their manuscript for perusal.

A guide to the structure of manuscript submissions. The discussion includes the formatting of query letters, book proposal, novels, articles, screenplays, poetry, children's picture books, and greeting cards. Visual examples are included throughout. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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