Start your manuscript with an informative title page. Type your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address in the upper right corner.
Include an approximate word count in the upper right corner of your title page.
Type your title and byline (use your pen name here if you have one) in the center of the page.
Use 12-point type for the entire manuscript, and double-space your text.
Choose a plain, easy-to-read font, such as Courier. Fancy or creative fonts annoy editors.
Set your margins at a standard 1.25 inches on each side, and on the top and bottom of every page.
Place a one-line header or footer on each page of your manuscript; this should include your last name, a key word or two from your title, and a page number.