What font and what size do writers use for manuscripts?

Answer 1

I work as a corporate writer and with a small publishing company in the Pacific Northwest. Here are the guidelines I've seen for almost every publishing house I've come in contact with:
Double spaced.
12 point.
Times New Roman, Courier (Courier New as well -- their almost identical), and Century Schoolbook (this is becoming more allowable, but check first) are all acceptable fonts.

"The First Five Pages" by Noah Lukeman is an outstanding resource on how to set up your manuscript to be seen by agents and publishers. I strongly suggest getting this if you're looking to be published.

Good luck. --Andy

Answer 2

Times New Roman, 12

Answer 3

Times New Roman.....size 12!

Answer 4

Times Roman or Courier at 12 point or greater but most easily readable fonts should be ok. It should also have double line spacing and should only be on one side of each page. Each page should also have a 1.5 inch margins.

Answer 5

Times New Roman ...size 12

Double space, creating room for corrections, and for ease of reading when you submit manuscripts.

Also, remember to number the pages, and put your name on them. (and if possible put x page of y, somewhere, just in case your ms is dropped.)

AND...don't staple it....fasten with a paper clip...that is the reason for numbering pages..and putting page x of y.

Answer 6

Courier, or Courier New; 12 point. That's what I use. There are other formatting preferences, but there's very little variation, on the whole.