How do i format my manuscript for a publisher?

Question

A UK publisher has asked to see the first two chapters of my manuscript and a synopsis of the entire book.

How do i present the two chapters... ie formating (double space? margin size?) and physical presentation (what sort of paper, and folder, and binding?)

It is non-fiction. So how do i write the synopsis. Is it a chapter by chapter breakdown or synopsys of the entire book. How long is this?

thanks!

Answer 1

Most publishers will have their own style sheet, which they will provide you upon request. Some also have guidelines for preparing a book proposal. Here's one publisher's page (for example, I checked the proposal format for "diet therapy" and found it roughly similar to proposal formats I have seen from other publishers of nonfiction material).

http://www.lww.com/resources/authors/books-proposals.html#

You might check your publisher's webpage and/or those of similar publishers for further instructions.

Good luck!

Answer 2

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