McAnally's (The Community Pub) > Author Craft
Getting Started and Chapter Titles
Wordmaker:
I format my manuscript based on the submission requirements of whatever agent or publisher I'm sending it to. I'll write in single-line spacing, just because it's how Googe Documents is set.
Haru:
--- Quote from: Thaumaturge02 on May 21, 2011, 05:36:01 PM ---Another question: in your manuscripts, do you guys type double-spaced or single?
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I like double space, or at least 1.5, I never write things without vertical space. I tend to confuse rows after a while, if I read off a screen, it gets easier, when I have them further away from each other (strangely enough, this does not happen when I am reading a book, where there is no space between lines). I also print it in double space, if I want to reread a first draft. The space is very good for adding notes directly where they need to be.
Kali:
--- Quote from: meg_evonne on May 19, 2011, 05:07:00 AM ---Where the h*** is neuro???
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Writing, instead of talking about writing. ;D That's how those page counts happen. I'm filled with envy. I talk about writing waaaaayyyy more than I actually write. Or read about it.
shades of grey:
Far too true Kali.
meg_evonne:
good news. :-)
double space, 12 pt NYTimes or something footed, no space between paragraphs and start chapters down about quarter to third down. That seems to be pretty standard.
Also they prefer only one space after the period on sentences. (I've got two spaces ingrained. I'm trying to break that life long habit.)
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