How do I format a novel for submission?
Double-spaced; one-inch margins; do not print on both sides of the page.
The preferred font is 12-point Times New Roman. Do not use any unusual or interesting fonts; do not use colors other than black.
Number your pages sequentially; that is, do not start from one at the beginning of each chapter. Along with the page number, you should identify your manuscript by putting your last name, or the name of the novel, in the header.
Paragraphs should be indented. Don’t put an extra line space between paragraphs.
Do not bind or staple the manuscript. In movies, you’ll sometimes see manuscripts in a binder, or otherwise assembled into the form of a book, but that’s because the people who made the movie are used to screenplays. Screenplays are presented in a binder, but novels are never bound. A rubber band is helpful, though.
