![]() Use this one.ĭon't get discouraged by rejections. Keep a submission log to help keep yourself organized. Keep track of where your stories are heading. Whenever possible read the latest issue of the publication prior to submitting. Give only necessary information such as why are you writing (in case you forget, it’s because you want your work considered for publication), the title of your piece, your publishing history, and, if pertinent, your educational background (mentioning that you are a fiction writing major/minor lets an editor know you are serious about writing).Īlways include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) for reply. This shows that you are familiar with the publication. Whomever and not simply T o whom it may concern. Let the work speak for you.Īddress it to a specific editor with Dear Mr. A piece with handwritten corrections or one with a torn edge gives the impression that it was already rejected or that you don't take yourself seriously. (the weight refers to the thickness of the paper you want something that’s somewhat durable).ĭo not bend, fold, or mark on your manuscript in any way. On each proceeding page, include Your Name/Title/(page#) in the upper right corner (creating a header in Microsoft Word is the easiest way to do this).Ĭomputer print your manuscript in black ink only. On the first page, put your name, full address, and phone number in the upper left hand corner.Ĭenter the title both across and top to bottom (title should be in quotations for shorter stories and underlined for novels), skip two lines and type your name, skip two more lines and begin the body of your story. ![]() Make sure that the work is double-spaced. Use a 12-point font, usually Courier or Times New Roman. Keep in mind these standards are used not because editors want all writers to be uniform, but simply because when all things look equal, editors can more objectively judge the work on its own merit. ![]()
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