Do’s & Don’ts for Authors: Submitting a Manuscript for Interior Formatting
Prep Your Manuscript Like a Pro, With These Easy Steps.
Submitting your manuscript for interior formatting can feel a little overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what’s happening behind the scenes. This guide is here to help make that step easier and a lot less stressful.
Interior formatting is about more than how your manuscript looks in Word. Small things like tabs, extra enters, or forced line breaks can cause unexpected issues once a book is prepared for print or e-books. Knowing what to do, and what to avoid, can save you time, revisions, and frustration.
This Do’s & Don’ts for Authors guide is your second tool in your publishing toolbox. Inside, you’ll find practical tips on how to prepare your manuscript for interior formatting, from using Word styles and proper indentation to marking scene breaks and submitting images correctly. Everything is based on real formatting experience and meant to support you, not overwhelm you.
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Whether you’re handing your manuscript to a professional formatter or taking the first steps yourself, this guide will help you submit a clean, well-prepared file and set your book up for a smooth publishing process.
