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

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 ...

Editing Poetry

Editing Poetry can be one of the most difficult and daunting tasks of any Editor, Publisher or 3^rd party. Poetry being one of the most misunderstood and interpretive genres within the Literary Community often escapes the conformity to the rules of Grammar and many other aspects within the dynamic of written communication. Many Poets take license to circumvent these rules either deliberately or not. It is good to establish an understanding for the Editor and Poet that the ...