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Manuscripts should be saved in MS Word (DOC) or Rich Text (RTF) format. Use the first initial of your first name, followed by your full last name as the file name. A properly named file
would look like this -- tjohnson.doc. Please do not name your manuscript "submission.doc" -- such a generically named file can be easily overlooked.
Your DOC or RTF file should be sent as an email attachment -- do not send the manuscript in the body of your email message. The body of the email should contain only the following
information: your legal name, pen name (if applicable), phone number, email address, manuscript title, file name, format (DOC or RTF) and the word processing program/version number used to create your
manuscript. Please include your name and email address on the first page of your manuscript. We will accept manuscripts through snail mail, but they must be in either MS Word or Rich Text Format on an
IBM-formatted floppy disk. We DO NOT accept unsolicited manuscripts!
Manuscripts should be formatted as follows:
-- Do not use "macros" of any kind when saving your manuscript.
-- Use Times Roman (or a similar serif font) in 12 pt size.
-- Do not use special symbols or characters in place of text characters.
-- Use single spacing.
-- Do not indent new paragraphs; instead, enter an extra paragraph return.
-- Chapter headings should be bold and centered.
-- Margins should be justified.
-- Use word wrap. (Do not use hard returns at the end of each line.)
-- The tab indent should be at position 0.3".
-- Use centered * * * * (four astericks separated with spaces) for scene breaks.
-- Do not use footers and headers.
-- Place nonfiction citations, footnotes and references at the end of chapters.
-- Do not use page numbers.
-- End the manuscript with the words "end" or "the end."
Manuscripts not formatted in the above-mentioned manner will be returned for revision. If you need to send a hard copy, printed version of your work, please notify us and we will send specific
instructions.
Thank you! We look forward to reading your work!
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