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

[b4de1.livejournal.com]

Before trying to send a short-story to one US Publisher, I found a standard “format”: “Proper Manuscript Format” by William Shunn. I think it’s important to know another rules in another country, because if I want to get a respect, I need respect for law and rules. However, let’s back to “format”. There are 250-300 words per a page (Courier 12pt), and in the top right conner in title page, I see that phrase: “about 1,800 words” -- it’s the sum, I assure. So, answering, you need go in both ways: using the word processor count and the standard publishing formula.