Professional Manuscript Formatter (Industry Standard - Shunn Format)
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Job Title: Professional Manuscript (short story) Formatter (Industry Standard - Shunn Format)
Overview: I am looking for a document specialist to create a master Submission Template for a 4,500-word short story.
Requirements:
The Master Manuscript: Create a Microsoft Word (.docx) file following the Modern Manuscript Format (Shunn Format).
12pt Times New Roman, Double-Spaced, Left-Aligned.
Correct header setup (Page Number / Last Name / Keyword).
Proper first-page layout (Contact info, Word count, Title/Byline placeholders).
Interior Design PDF: Create a separate, elegant PDF layout for the same story.
Use a professional serif font (like Garamond).
Include a Title Page, Copyright Page, and Table of Contents using "Placeholder Text."
Include custom styling for "Drop Caps" and a minimalist graphic for scene breaks.
The Submission Letter: A professionally formatted "Query Letter" template where I can fill in my pitch and bio.
Deliverables:
Editable .docx files for the Manuscript and Query Letter.
An InDesign or high-end PDF template for the "Book" version. Cover art
Overview: I am looking for a document specialist to create a master Submission Template for a 4,500-word short story.
Requirements:
The Master Manuscript: Create a Microsoft Word (.docx) file following the Modern Manuscript Format (Shunn Format).
12pt Times New Roman, Double-Spaced, Left-Aligned.
Correct header setup (Page Number / Last Name / Keyword).
Proper first-page layout (Contact info, Word count, Title/Byline placeholders).
Interior Design PDF: Create a separate, elegant PDF layout for the same story.
Use a professional serif font (like Garamond).
Include a Title Page, Copyright Page, and Table of Contents using "Placeholder Text."
Include custom styling for "Drop Caps" and a minimalist graphic for scene breaks.
The Submission Letter: A professionally formatted "Query Letter" template where I can fill in my pitch and bio.
Deliverables:
Editable .docx files for the Manuscript and Query Letter.
An InDesign or high-end PDF template for the "Book" version. Cover art