Part

Final manuscript

You might say: submission draft, clean copy

The edited text in standard manuscript format for agents or publishers. Shunn’s format uses one-inch margins and left-aligned text.

What it does

Lets professionals read and estimate the book without distraction.

Ask

Does it follow the format this agent or publisher asks for?

Trouble

Fancy fonts, single spacing, or no contact details.

Sources

1. William Shunn, Classic Manuscript Format, pp. 1–4Set one-inch margins all around--left, right, top, and bottom.
2. William Shunn, Classic Manuscript Format, p. 4, p. 4The text of your story should be left-aligned.

Use it on your project

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