A poorly executed manuscript gives an overworked editor a reason to pass without even reading the first page.

Apr 24, 2009 - Jan Czech

A manuscript submitted to an agent or editor that is formatted in a standard professional manner has a better chance of being read. Learn how to prepare that manuscript.

Feb 19, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

A manuscript is the most important piece agents and editors receive from authors. Make a great first impression by making sure your ms meets the standard.

Feb 21, 2011 - Christy Tarner

A finished novel must be properly formatted in standard manuscript form before it's ready to submit.

Aug 15, 2010 - Michelle Schusterman

Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript is a valuable resource for writers preparing manuscripts for submission.

Feb 18, 2009 - T. L. Cooper

There is a standard manuscript format for submitting work to literary agents and publishers. Flaunting the "rules" suggests a lack of professionalism.

Mar 23, 2010 - Katherine Mariaca-Sullivan

When submitting work for publication, whether it be to a small literary magazine or to a major publishing agency, be sure to adhere to their submission guidelines.

Aug 18, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Agents and editors expect writers to submit manuscripts that are professional looking and properly formatted. These are standard guidelines for fiction submissions.

Jul 23, 2009 - Suzanne Pitner

Knowing what a fiction book proposal should contain and the proper way to submit it will help turn your mauscript into an invited guest

Jun 15, 2007 - Vickie Britton

Make sure your children's book manuscript is polished and in the proper format before submitting it to a publisher. Here's a checklist of reminders.

Feb 21, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Learn how to package and mail a children's book submission via postal mail.

Dec 16, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Writers often do not follow publisher's submission guidelines. Only a small number of queries get past the slush pile to the acquisition director's desk.

Sep 19, 2010 - Jake George

As the publishing world goes through major changes, more authors are turning to independent book publishers. Here is a checklist to successful submissions.

Sep 19, 2010 - Suzanne Pitner

Numerous publishers of hardback, paperback, and electronic books accept romance novel manuscripts from writers without agent representation.

Dec 31, 2010 - Margi Desmond

No writer wants to be rejected on a technicality, but every day writers submit work that doesn't follow the editor or publishers' guidelines.

Mar 12, 2007 - Kimberly Dawn Wells

A great cover letter will not get your work published, but a bad cover letter will send you straight to the reject pile. Here's how to get editors to read your writing.

Jan 14, 2008 - Sarah Turner

By adhering to the criteria given by publishers it is more likely that your manuscript application will be taken seriously.

Feb 1, 2010 - Jade Weighell

Too often, new writers send their manuscript out before it is ready, or they send it to the wrong publishing house. What can you do to avoid this?

Mar 7, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw

Young writers would be well advised to learn and practice the basic mechanics of working with a manuscript. There are certain rules that must be followed to succeed.

Jul 25, 2009 - Delphine Cull