Writing tips from your editor | How to format your manuscript The way your story looks on the page is the first impression your readers get of your work—so make it good! About 80% of manuscripts I receive for editing are not formatted correctly, and while it doesn’t affect the edit—of course I’ll still take it in!—it does mean you’re not getting the most out of the service. So, make sure it’s formatted first, so I can review the formatting as I read! Follow the link in my bio and head to the blo