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Manuscript Preparation Checklist
Prepare your manuscript before editing or publishing.
The draft
- The story is complete from beginning to end
- You have read it through at least once yourself
- Chapters or sections are clearly marked
The file
- One document, saved in Word or Google Docs
- A readable font and consistent spacing
- Page numbers and a working title
Your notes
- A short summary of the book
- Who the book is for
- Any questions or worries you want an editor to look at
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