Top Tip Of The Week

Page Numbers!

With more and more publications accepting submissions by e-mail, it’s easy to get out of the habit of adding page numbers to your work but it’s always useful to include them. The editor may wish to print out a copy of your work. If the pages are numbered, he/she can clearly see the order the work goes in. 

Similarly, it’s also a good idea to add your name and title of work to the top right hand corner of each page. This way, the editor can attribute you work to you.

It goes without saying, that if you’re sending your work by post (yes, some publications still only accept work by post), this is a must.

Finally, here’s a Feel-Good Friday pic. Have a great weekend 🙂

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7 responses to “Top Tip Of The Week”

  1. Christine Steenfeldt Avatar
    Christine Steenfeldt

    But don’t put your name on if it’s a competition! And how cute is that cat!

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    1. Can I ask why not? probably obvious but I’m new to this writing adventure and submitting work…

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      1. Christine Steenfeldt Avatar
        Christine Steenfeldt

        Most comps are judges anonymously so the rules usually tell you not to put your name on the work itself. Good luck with your writing!

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      2. Aha, that makes sense. Thanks, I’m slowly getting the hang of things.

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    2. I know – the cat is so sweet. And thanks for the reminder about competitions. Very important!

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  2. Thank you for the tip. By the way, my cat loves to cuddle like that with socks! I can’t seem to crack the real reason behind that amorous relationship…

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    1. Aww, your cat sounds so sweet. They have their funny little ways 🙂

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