Fiction Manuscript Format Consistency Review

My fiction manuscript is ready for a final pass in Microsoft Word, but I want absolute confidence that every page looks professional before I submit it to the publisher on July 31, 2026. What I need now is a review focused on two critical areas: page numbering and margins. Additionally, my manuscript consists of a collection of short stories. Each story will begin on a fresh page with its title at the top of the page. Scene breaks within stories will be marked with a centered hashtag symbol to ensure they endure through the conversion process at the publisher. The document should maintain double spacing throughout, with first-line paragraph indentations set to half an inch via Paragraph settings rather than using the tab key or spaces. Margins should be one inch on all sides, and text should be aligned left with a ragged right edge. The header must include my pseudonym alongside the collection title, with page numbers running continuously. Deliverables: • A clean, publisher-ready Word file I’m aiming for zero surprises when the manuscript lands on the production editor’s desk, so accuracy and a sharp eye are paramount.

Project ID: 40613469