I will format your manuscript for publisher submission


About this gig
Finished your draft but not sure it's ready to send anywhere yet? Before you query an agent or submit to a publisher, your manuscript needs to look like standard manuscript format expects clean font, correct spacing, proper title page, consistent chapters or it risks getting set aside before anyone reads your writing.
I format manuscripts to industry standard: 12pt Times New Roman, double spacing, correct margins, proper title page, running header, and consistent chapter/scene breaks throughout. This is the foundation every agent and publisher expects, whether you already know where you're submitting or you're still deciding.
What you get:
- Full industry standard formatting (font, spacing, margins, title page)
- Consistent chapter and scene break formatting
- Clean, submission ready .docx file
- A manuscript that's ready the moment you decide where to send it
Already know your target agent or publisher's specific guidelines? Check out my other gigs this one's for getting your draft submission ready from scratch.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Sky
Manuscript Formatting For Submission
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceJul 2026
Languages
English, Spanish
FAQ
How is this different from your agent/publisher gigs?
This gig formats your draft to general industry standard; the others tailor to a specific agent or publisher's guidelines.
What is industry standard manuscript format?
12pt Times New Roman, double spacing, 1-inch margins, proper title page, and running header.
What file will I receive?
A clean .docx file.
Do you edit or proofread the writing?
No, this gig is formatting only.
Can this be used for fiction and nonfiction?
Yes, both.
Do you format memoirs or short story collections?
Yes.
What if my manuscript is longer than the package word limit?
Message me first for a custom quote.
Do you add page numbers and a header?
Yes, correctly placed per standard format.
Can you match a different font if I prefer?
Yes, though Times New Roman is the safest industry default.

