I will format novel manuscript for literary agent query submission


About this gig
Your manuscript is finished. Now it needs to look like a real book.
Literary agents reject manuscripts before reading a single word. Improper formatting signals you are an amateur and agents reviewing dozens of submissions daily will move on instantly if yours looks unprofessional.
I will format your manuscript to exact literary agent submission standards the industry-accepted format every agent expects to receive.
What your formatted manuscript includes:
12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced throughout
1-inch margins on all four sides
Professional title page with word count and contact details
Running header author name, title, and page number
Correct chapter and scene break formatting
Clean 0.5-inch paragraph indents throughout
Delivered as professional DOCX file
I work with:
Fiction, romance, fantasy, thriller, YA, memoir, and literary fiction
What I need from you:
Your manuscript in DOC or DOCX format plus your full name and manuscript title.
Message me before ordering if your word count exceeds 80,000 words.
Your story deserves a first impression that gets it read.
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Get to know Kane M
Elite Nonfiction Book Formatter Interior Layout Architect
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceJun 2026
- Avg. response time1 hour
Languages
French, German, Italian
FAQ
What is standard manuscript format?
It is the universal layout literary agents expect — 12pt Times New Roman, double spacing, 1-inch margins, a professional title page, and a running header with your name, title, and page number on every page. Submitting without it signals to agents that you are not Ready
What file format do you need and what will you deliver?
Send me your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.DOC or .DOCX). I will deliver your fully formatted manuscript as a clean DOCX file the preferred format for all literary agent submissions.
My manuscript is partially formatted already. Can you fix it?
Yes. Send me what you have and I will assess it. Sometimes a clean reformat from scratch is faster than fixing accumulated errors. I will advise you before starting no surprises.
Do you write query letters or find literary agents?
No. I specialize exclusively in manuscript formatting. This focus means your manuscript arrives in every agent's inbox looking exactly as professional as they expect.
Will my manuscript meet every agent's requirements?
I format to the universal industry standard that satisfies the vast majority of agents. I will also include a submission checklist so you can verify any agency-specific requirements before sending.

