How to Format Your Manuscript (Video)

If you missed my presentation on manuscript and book format last month at the Maryland Writers’ Association Annapolis chapter, here it is on YouTube:

It was a hybrid meeting, both in-person and online, and it was my first time recording a presentation on Zoom. Here’s the handout:

For those of you who’ve been following me for some time now, if some of this sounds at all familiar, I did a post on this subject many years ago:

With the holidays approaching, I hope you’ll consider buying either Mystical Greenwood (remember, the second One with Nature novel is being edited!) or one of the anthologies that features my work, such as the Christmas anthology I mentioned that features one of my short stories, “The Red House.”

It’s on Goodreads too! This was a short story written during my high school years that I’d thought lost, along with “Crossing the Estuary” in Fae Dreams. But I rediscovered both, thankfully, and here they are.

I’m continuing to edit the sequel to Mystical Greenwood. Remember, the holidays will be coming, and books make great gifts! Be sure to browse my publications. Happy reading!


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22 responses to “How to Format Your Manuscript (Video)”

  1. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    This is really cool! Thank you for shaing.

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      Thank you, Annette.

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  2. sharonledwith Avatar
    sharonledwith

    Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Andrew, and all the best with your short stories, my friend! Cheers!

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      Thank you, Sharon. Cheers!

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  3. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    HI Andrew, a very good YT video with some helpful tips and information. Well done. I am really impressed that you wrote stories in high school that have been published. That is amazing.

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      Thank you, Robbie!

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  4. Lisa Orchard Avatar

    I’m bookmarking this page. I’ll come back to it after the holidays. :) Thanks for sharing your info!

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      You’re welcome, Lisa. I hope you enjoy it!

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      1. Lisa Orchard Avatar

        I’m sure I will!

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  5. Chris Hall Avatar

    Excellent for sharing this, Andrew. Well done!

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      Thank you, Chris! Hope you’re doing well.

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  6. Layla Todd Avatar

    Love this presentation! So many useful tips. :)

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      Thank you, Layla!

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  7. lamarrwenrich Avatar

    Thank you 😍😍😍

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      You’re welcome.

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  8. Eugi Avatar

    Thank you for sharing, Andrew. Wonderful presentation and good luck with your short stories, my friend.

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    1. Andrew McDowell Avatar

      You’re welcome, Eugi, and thank you.

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      1. Eugi Avatar

        My pleasure, Andrew.

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  9. JamieAdStories Avatar

    Great tips on format. I had such a rubbish time when I first put my stories on KDP. It was hard to keep chapters from merging.

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