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Double Space for room to read
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Do I need to double space my work?
Double Space for room to read
Nothing says that you are a novice more than submitting a manuscript that is not double spaced. Single spaced manuscripts are difficult to read. Editors may not even try to read them, as they did not follow this basic submission rule.
Be sure your manuscript is as easy to read as possible. Double space, leaving a wide margin around all the edges. This leaves room for your eye as well as room for comments should the editor wish to publish your piece.
