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Manuscript Formatter
Enter your title, author, and text to format it in standard manuscript format, downloadable as a .docx file. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Formatted preview (standard manuscript format)
Jamie Rivera
~5,200 words
THE LONG WAY HOME
by Jamie Rivera
Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, 1" margins, indented paragraphs...
Example shown — replace it with your own title and author.
How it works
- Enter your title, author name, and manuscript text.
- The text is laid out in standard manuscript format.
- Download the result as a .docx file.
Formatting applies the publishing industry's standard manuscript conventions — double-spaced 12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, indented paragraphs, and a title page with author and word count — producing a submission-ready file.
FAQ
Is my manuscript uploaded anywhere?
No. Formatting happens entirely in your browser — your text is never sent to a server.
What is "standard manuscript format"?
The widely expected submission format for fiction: 12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, indented paragraphs, and a title page with your name and word count.
What file format does it output?
A downloadable .docx file, the format most publishers and agents expect for manuscript submissions.
Does it calculate my word count automatically?
Yes — word count is calculated from your pasted text and shown on the title page, rounded to the nearest hundred as is customary.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Manual Word formatting | Writing software templates |
|---|---|---|---|
| No formatting rules to remember | ✓ | Easy to get margins/spacing wrong | ✓ |
| Free, no software required | ✓ | ✓ | Often requires a paid app |
Manual Word formatting is easy to get subtly wrong. Manuscript Formatter applies the standard rules automatically, so you can focus on the writing.