Browsing Archive: December, 2013

How to Format your Poetry Manuscript for Submission

Posted by William S. Peters, Sr. on Saturday, December 21, 2013, In : Editing and Writing 
How to Format your Poetry Manuscript for Submission




How to Format your Poetry Manuscript for Submission

 

1          Establish your Final Book Size

            6 by 9

            5 by 8

            5 ½ by 8 ½

            8 by 10

            8 ½ by 11

 

2          Set Word Document up to appropriate Size *

 

3          Set Margins accordingly *

 

            Top :                .75inches

            Bottom :           .75 inches

            Left                1.0 inches

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Writing Opportunities . . . for the Dedicated and Serious Writer

Posted by William S. Peters, Sr. on Friday, December 13, 2013, In : Opportunities in Writing 




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Team Work

Posted by William S. Peters, Sr. on Sunday, December 1, 2013, In : Publishing Articles 


Team Work

 

There is no doubt whatsoever that publishing a book is the epitome of Team Work. Of course the Writer / Author is the most integral aspect, however without the contributing components and talents of others, the greatest works / writings quite often go unnoticed and do not receive their just due.

 

When we examine a book, the first thing we see is the Cover. Covers themselves have been responsible for many disappointing purchases by the consumer. Conversely so, poorly designe...


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Editing ~

Posted by William S. Peters, Sr. on Sunday, December 1, 2013, In : Editing and Writing 


Editing ~

 

It is said that the best editing always comes after your work is published. This truism reigns true for most writers, but more especially for the novice or “First Time Author”.

 

The importance of editing your work to make sure that you are putting your best work out is integrally important, for you are representing your self. Your personal level of excellence is clearly stated in the quality of your work.

 

As a Publisher and Writer my self, far too often i have the ...


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