A Writer’s Guide to Manuscript Formatting with Microsoft Word
A practical guide … with templates and a checklist … that teaches you how to format a clean, professional manuscript in Microsoft Word, step by step.
The easy way to format a manuscript!!!
Skim-friendly (TL;DR)
♥ What →A 67-page guide to formatting a manuscript with Microsoft Word
♥ Goal→ A clean, professional manuscript formatted in Microsoft Word
♥ Learn→ Margins, page size, line spacing, indents, styles, footers, scene breaks, and headers/
♥ Great for→ Indie authors, first-time formatters, budget-friendly workflows
♥ Extras→ 2 Word templates (.docx) + checklist + sample format
♥ Format→ Digital download (PDF)
♥ Next step→ Download → follow steps → apply template → export
Want your manuscript to look clean and professional … without new software or hiring help?
This easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to format a book in Word, from margins and page size to headings, scene breaks, and page numbers.
Includes clear instructions, screenshots, templates, and a checklist keep you moving fast.
What you’ll learn:
♥ Page setup that works→ Trim size, margins, line and word spacing
♥ Paragraphs that behave→ Indents, alignment, spacing before/after, first-line vs. block.
♥ Smart headers & footers→ Page numbers, running heads, and section breaks (the right way).
♥ Scene & chapter structure→ Scene break glyphs, chapter starts, and title page basics.
♥ Polish & proof → Find/replace fixes, non-breaking spaces, and a final formatting checklist.
Who it’s for
♥ First-time formatters using Microsoft Word
♥ Indie authors prepping for agents, editors, beta readers, or print-on-demand
♥ Writers who want clean, readable pages with minimal fuss
What’s Inside Your Download
A 67-page eBook that includes:
♦ Plain-English walkthroughs with examples
♦ 2 Word formatting templates (.docx) to start from
♦ A printable checklist for pre-export checks
Look through the flipbook to see what’s included in the eBook. Please note that only the ebook is pictured below. The templates and checklist are not.
Please note that you can adjust between one and two-page toggling by clicking on the book below the video. Do you want to make flipbooks like these? Check out Designrr (affiliate link).
Ready to make your manuscript submission-ready? Download the guide, open a template, and format your book in an afternoon.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
♦ Digital download
♦ Digital file type(s): PDF
♦ Letter Size: 8.5 x 11 inches / 21.6 x 27.9 cm
♦ NEED another size? Reach out and I can customize one for you.
IMPORTANT NOTES
♦ This is a digital product (instant download), not a physical product (nothing will be shipped)
♦ This is an eBook you can use as a reference (or a printable that you can print at home or send to a print store).
♦ Quality of the actual printouts will depend on the quality and type of printer and paper used.
♦ Once payment is complete, you get instant access to the product.
♦ PERSONAL USE ONLY.
Just $9.87

