I am not familiar with formatting a book for an actual publisher or publishing company (manuscript format). I gathered this information from the internet. I hope this helps anyone on his or her journey, when it comes to reaching a major publisher. From the website The Writer’s digest http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor... Use a 1″ margin on all sides → Use a title page, set up the same as the title page in your package (see page 159). → Don’t number the title page. Begin numbering with the first page of the text of the book, usually the introduction, prologue, or chapter one. → Use a header on each page, including your name, the title of your novel in all caps, and the page number. → Start each new chapter on its own page, one-third of the way down the page. → The chapter number and chapter title should be in all caps, separated by two hyphens: CHAPTER 1—THE BODY. → Begin the body of the chapter four to six lines below the chapter title. → Indent fives spaces for each new paragraph. → Double-space the entire text. → Use a standard font, 12-point type. Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier is fine. → Use 20-lb. bond paper. The link below is to a site I found. The information listed is clearer and easier to understand in my opinion. http://firstmanuscript.com/proper-manuscri...
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