Preparing your manuscript
Complete your manuscript and prepare it like you would if
you were sending electronically it to a major royalty publisher. Make sure that you . . .
• Send manuscript as one file as a Microsoft Word attachment
• Single-space your manuscript in Times New Roman 12 point throughout. (The designer will
choose the fonts to make a professional looking product.)
• One space between sentences. Paragraph indentations should be .25 inch (You can setup your word processing program to do this automatically).
Do not manually type in spaces or use tab key.
• Do not use the "Auto Format" feature for numbers, bullets, or endnotes ("footnotes" at end of chapter rather than
at bottom of page). These are lost in converting the manuscript
into typsetting program. Manually type in endnote number in text and endnote copy at the end of chapters.
• Chicago Manual of Style stipulates using a serial comma: that extra comma in lists of three of more
items (example: Peter, James, and John).
• Subheads within chapter should be centered in bold small caps such as
SUBHEAD EXAMPLE
Second level subhead
Second level subheads should be bold and flush left (no indent)
• Use this order in arranging your book (as per Chicago Manual of Style)
Title page
Copyright notice page (ACW will provide ISBN and other information for this page)
Dedication
(Table of) Contents
Foreword (This is another writer's endorsement of the book)
Preface (Written by author, but is often not included if the introduction meets the need)
Acknowledgements (If not part of the preface)
Introduction (If not part of the text)
Text
Appendix(es) (if needed)
Notes (if needed)
Glossary (if needed)
Bibliography (if needed)
(List of) contributors
Index(es) (if needed)
• The trend is not to capitalize pronouns for God. There is no capitalization in original Greek or
in many modern translations. If you decide to capitalize pronouns, please be consistent.
• For scripture references within text, use standard abbreviation when in ( ). Write out when standing alone. Write
out number at beginning of sentence.
• For all other questions of grammar, word choice and formatting, consult the Chicago Manual of Style which
is available at your local library. (It's expensive new, but you can find used copies on the Internet.)
ACW Press will thoroughly edit your manuscript, but you will save time in the production process if your manuscript
in in proper form when it is submitted.
Don't hesitate to email jim@jameswatkins.com if you have any questions.
Failure to follow these instructions will delay the editing process and may result in additional charges.
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