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Q. How do I make a manuscript?

• Q. So, what does a manuscript look like?
• Q. I've read some old books for writers which say I should use Courier for submissions. Is this still valid? It looks like books and magazines use Times Roman. What font do I use?
• Q. Italics look horrible in Courier. How should I enter Italics?
• Q. Should I hit the space bar once or twice at the end of a sentence?
• Q. I need help in deciding the length of paragraphs--especially when they seem to me to be too long. Also, when should I make a chapter break? What are the basic rules to follow?
• Q. How long should my manuscript be?
• Q. What is a slug line?
• Q. How do I handle abbreviations?

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