Writers Beware

MECHANICS WHEN PREPARING A MANUSCRIPT FOR PUBLICATION

__________ Spelling

• Don't trust spell-check to interpret your connotation. Use a dictionary.

__________ Capitalization

• Know the rules and obey them.
• Essentials of English; p. 2-3, 134-135

__________ Punctuation

• Avoid overuse of commas and exclamation points. Properly punctuate quotes.
• Essentials of English: p. 119-139

__________ Manuscript properly formatted

• Editors appreciate a double-spaced manuscript with one-inch margins. 

Be sure to read the publisher's submission guidelines. Not all publishers have the same requirements. Read them and reread them again.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The submission period for the fourth issue of THE PATH is open. Please refer to the submission guidelines at www.thepathmagazine.com when developing your manuscript. The theme for this next issue is 'One Fine Night.' 

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