Manuscript Format for Independent Authors

With the proliferation of self-published texts--in print or ebook form--some independent authors look into the past and ask, "Why should I bother with manuscript format?"

Many do not know this term has a specific meaning and its form has specific requirements to a purpose. They often self-answer the question based on misconceptions and repeated hearsay in the self-publishing community.

Manuscript format serves a purpose when working with contracted professionals...