Question --

[mmerriam]

Hey writers, when you send out a manuscript (especially a novel) are you using word processor word count or the standard publishing formula (which usually yields 250 words a page in Courier 12pt)?

Comments

[mmerriam.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It seems like such a noob question, and I've been in this business for decent amount of time. I've been using word processor count rounded up to the nearest thousand, but I just wondered if publishers, especially traditional print publishers, would prefer it the other way for typesetting purposes

[cmpriest.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah. I totally round to the nearest obvious figure. No one will crucify you over a few stray words :)