Manuscript Submissions and Formats

We prefer Microsoft Word but will accept PDFs or other text editor program files. Physical manuscripts can be mailed to us. If your manuscript is in a different format, just let us know – chances are we can work with it.

Your Publication Coordinator will walk through the process with you to ensure they are placed where you want.

You can copy and paste the documents into one file if they are short. If they are long, you can merge them.

Here’s how to merge documents in Microsoft Word:

1. Open the first document in your manuscript.
2. At the end of the document, place the text cursor.
3. In the top ribbon, go to the “Insert” tab.

4. Select “Object,” and then select “Text from File” from the drop-down menu.

5. Select the files you want to merge into the current document. Note: Documents will be merged in the order they appear in the file list. To use a different order, insert each file individually.

We do not require double spacing as some publishers do.

Yes, we do provide transcription services. If your manuscript is approved, your Literary Development Agent can work with you to find a solution.

Printers have specific layout requirements and sometimes need extra space depending on the binding. We use layout software to meet those requirements to ensure your published book looks the way you expect.