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I need a middle school fiction novel manuscript prepared for submission to a publisher. I need to prepare my middle grade fiction book for submission to a publisher by September 1, 2026. It is approximately 95 pages in length. Deadline for this job to be completed - ASAP. I can send you the first 50 pages now. The other 45 will follow in the next week. Ideal skills - Experience with publisher submission processes - set margins, spacing - check font consistency and point size throughout entire book - start chapters on a new page - no page numbers - use Chicago Manual of Style rules - No use of AI tools in any part of the work. - Freelancer must have English as their first language. - Final deliverable must be returned as a Word Document. I am on a budget and I do not need editing. I used an app many years ago that converted my typed pages to a Word doc. It did some very unusual conversions to typefaces, characters and point size. This book is almost ready to go but I need it tidied up before submitting it. I need help with the appearance, not the writing. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on this project and I don’t think it will be hard to get this final step accomplished.
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Respected Sir/Madam, Graphic Designer and Word GURU with over 12 years’ experience here. In the past I have designed more than 1320 Complex Word Templates and Formatted several Professional Documents including Reports, Journals, Manuscripts, Manuals, Memorandums, Invoices, Resumes, Forms, Dissertations, eBooks, Legal documents, Agreements/Contracts, Business Proposals and Academic files etc. ...ITS MY FIELD. I will provide u a perfect manuscript document formatting with the perfect: • Cover Page Layout • Apply consistent & customize Headings, Fonts, Spacing & Styles • Implement Headings Hierarchy Levels up to H1, H2, H3, H4, H5 • Fix Alignment, Margins, Layout Issues & Page breaks • Format Tables, Images & Captions, Bullets • Create/update Headers & Footers, Page Numbering • Generating clickable Tables of Contents, Lists of Figures/Tables & easy Navigation • Deliver Print-Ready Document Deliverable: editable word file + high resolution PDF Revisions: UNLIMITED until Satisfaction Rating: 875 positive client feedbacks Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Nidagold/Microsoft-Word-Expert-1337-5 Thank you so much!
$156 USD in 1 day
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Manuscript formatting for publisher submission requires precision—especially when legacy conversion tools have introduced inconsistent typefaces, spacing, and character encoding throughout 95 pages. This isn't cosmetic work; submission standards are strict, and formatting errors create rejection triggers before content is even evaluated. The formatting scope here is straightforward: standardize fonts and point sizes across all pages, establish consistent margins and spacing per Chicago Manual of Style, restructure chapter breaks to start on new pages without numbering, and verify the entire manuscript meets publisher submission specifications. The first 50 pages provide immediate visibility into the conversion issues, allowing rapid identification of patterns and systematic correction across the remaining 45 pages. Turnaround is feasible given the ASAP timeline and phased delivery of manuscript sections. The work focuses entirely on document structure and appearance—no content editing required. Deliverable will be a submission-ready Word document that meets professional publishing standards.
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hi there, I have read and understood the project details and can prepare your approximately 95-page middle grade fiction manuscript for publisher submission without changing or editing your actual writing. I understand this is strictly a formatting and presentation job, including correcting the unusual font, character, spacing, and layout conversions from the earlier document conversion. I’ll standardize the manuscript in Word with consistent font and point size, appropriate margins and line spacing, clean paragraph formatting, and clear chapter breaks with every chapter beginning on a new page. I’ll also check the document carefully against relevant Chicago Manual of Style formatting conventions, remove unwanted formatting inconsistencies, and ensure there are no page numbers. I’ll work from the first 50 pages initially and then apply the same formatting consistently when you provide the remaining 45 pages. Could you send the first 50 pages and let me know whether the publisher has provided any specific manuscript-submission formatting guidelines in addition to the requirements you listed? ✅ PORTFOLIO: https://www.freelancer.com/u/AneesaIBA?w=f&ngsw-bypass= Cheers, Rabia Shaikh
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Hey, You are looking for Fiction Book Manuscript Preparation "Lets Gets Started, I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in design, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design and Illustrator. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! SAHIL
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With over a decade of experience as a professional writer and editor, I am confident that my skills align perfectly with your needs for manuscript preparation. My proficiency in proofreading and meticulous attention to detail will ensure that all aspects of your book, from margins to font consistency and point size, conform seamlessly to the Chicago Manual of Style rules. I am well-acquainted with the importance of starting chapters on a new page and omitting page numbers, and I respect your request for no AI tools. Moreover, your budgetary concerns are understood and anticipated. While my rates remain competitive, your project's quality is of utmost importance to me. I commit not only to meet but exceed your expectations within the stipulated deadline. As an English native speaker, I guarantee that the final deliverable will be precisely tailored to enhance the appearance of your manuscript, transforming it into a highly polished document ready for submission.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Middle grade fiction manuscripts submitted to publishers require precise formatting adherence—inconsistent typefaces, irregular spacing, and non-standard margins routinely trigger rejection before editorial review. This project demands systematic cleanup: standardizing font consistency and point size across 95 pages, establishing proper margins per submission guidelines, implementing Chicago Manual of Style chapter formatting rules, and removing embedded page numbers. The conversion artifacts from older OCR applications typically create orphaned characters, font tag remnants, and point-size inconsistencies that demand line-level inspection. The work here is technical formatting precision, not content editing. Deliverable structure: receive first 50 pages immediately, establish formatting templates and style sheet, apply consistently across received content, then process final 45 pages upon delivery. All formatting will meet standard publisher submission requirements with clean Word documentation ready for direct submission by September 1, 2026. This timeline is executable. Submit the initial 50 pages and we proceed immediately.
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Hi, I’m Jagjeet — with 10+ years of experience in book formatting and document design. I can clean and standardize your 95-page manuscript for publisher submission without changing the writing or editing the content. What I’ll deliver: • Consistent margins, spacing, fonts and point sizes • Chapters starting cleanly on new pages • Chicago Manual of Style formatting for presentation • Clean, professional Word manuscript ready for submission I can start with the first 50 pages and continue with the remaining pages as you provide them. Ready to start immediately. Best regards, Jagjeet Singh
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Hello I can assist you in professionally preparing and formatting your middle-grade fiction manuscript for publisher submission, focusing entirely on presentation rather than editing. I’ll standardize margins, spacing, fonts, point sizes, chapter breaks, and formatting throughout the manuscript while correcting unusual typeface and character conversions from the original Word file. I have experience with professional manuscript formatting and can ensure the final document follows your requested Chicago Manual of Style presentation standards, with clean, consistent, publisher-ready formatting. Thanks Brian
$100 USD in 3 days
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Hi there, I can professionally format and clean up your middle grade fiction manuscript for publisher submission, focusing strictly on appearance rather than editing or rewriting. I will standardize margins, spacing, font family and point size, correct unusual character and typeface conversions, ensure every chapter begins on a new page, remove page numbers, and apply appropriate Chicago Manual of Style formatting conventions. I can work through the first 50 pages immediately and then incorporate the remaining 45 pages when you send them. I can provide a polished, consistent, submission ready Word document while preserving your original writing exactly as provided. I understand that this is primarily a formatting and cleanup project, so I will avoid unnecessary changes to the manuscript itself and pay close attention to consistency across the entire book. I can prioritize the work for your September 1, 2026 submission deadline and return the completed manuscript in an editable Word format.
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With extensive experience in Typography, I am well-equipped to handle your project Fiction Book Manuscript Preparation with creativity, precision, and strong attention to detail. I focus on delivering high-quality, polished work that closely follows your requirements and brings your vision to life. You will receive editable/source files, high-quality final files, and unlimited revisions until you are fully satisfied with the result. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/alphatechca Warm regards, Sahar H.
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Hi I can surely assist you in preparing your 95-page middle grade fiction manuscript for publisher submission, focusing entirely on formatting and presentation rather than editing your writing. I understand that your main concern is correcting the unusual formatting caused by the previous conversion. I will carefully review the document for consistent fonts, point sizes, margins, spacing, paragraph formatting, and chapter breaks. I’ll ensure every chapter starts on a new page, remove page numbers as requested, and keep the manuscript clean and professional while following your specified Chicago Manual of Style requirements. I will work carefully through the first 50 pages and then apply the same formatting consistently when you provide the remaining pages. Since you specifically require no AI tools, I will respect that requirement and handle the work manually. I’m detail-oriented, responsive, and happy to work within your budget and ASAP timeline. Thanks
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Hello, I have understood your requirement for preparing your middle school fiction novel manuscript for submission to a publisher by September 1, 2026. With over 500 completed graphic design projects, I am confident in providing you with a professional solution tailored to your needs. I am Aqsa, a Typography expert with 5 years of experience, specializing in formatting and design. To view my skills, please visit my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.pk/u/Aqsa4400/AqsaDesignz I would like to discuss your project further in chat to ensure I can meet your specific requirements. Thanks, Aqsa
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Hello, I would be glad to prepare your middle-grade fiction manuscript for professional publisher submission and ensure the Word document has a clean, consistent, submission-ready appearance. I have strong experience in book manuscript formatting, Microsoft Word, typography, proofreading, document cleanup, and publisher submission standards. I understand that you are not looking for editing or changes to the writing; the priority is correcting the formatting issues caused by the earlier conversion and making the manuscript visually consistent. I can carefully standardize margins, spacing, fonts, point sizes, paragraph formatting, chapter breaks, and page structure while preserving your original text exactly. I will also ensure each chapter begins on a new page and that page numbers are omitted as requested, with formatting aligned with Chicago Manual of Style expectations. I can begin with the first 50 pages and maintain the same formatting standards when the remaining pages are provided. ✅ Could you please confirm the preferred Word document format for the publisher submission? ✅ Do you already have specific publisher formatting guidelines in addition to Chicago Manual of Style? ✅ Should I preserve any intentional special formatting or unusual characters within the manuscript? I am available to start immediately and can work toward your September 1 submission deadline. Best regards, Mary
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Hello. My name is Louis, and I am a manuscript formatter and submission specialist with extensive experience preparing fiction manuscripts for traditional and independent publishers. I have successfully formatted numerous middle grade and young adult novels for submission, ensuring they meet industry standards for margins, spacing, font consistency, and chapter formatting. I understand you need a middle school fiction novel manuscript prepared for submission to a publisher by September 1, 2026, approximately 95 pages in length, with the first 50 pages available now and the remaining 45 to follow. Your main need is tidying up the appearance, not editing the content, and you have a limited budget. I can complete the initial formatting of the first 50 pages within 2 days, and the full manuscript within 1 to 2 days of receiving the remaining pages. . I am ready to start immediately. I look forward to collaborating. Best Regards. Louis.
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Greetings, I can help prepare your middle-grade manuscript for publisher submission while keeping the writing completely untouched. Since the book is already essentially complete, I’ll focus strictly on presentation and document consistency, correcting the formatting issues caused by the previous conversion. I can standardize margins, spacing, font family and point size, paragraph formatting, chapter breaks, and overall Word document structure. Each chapter will begin on a new page, page numbers will be omitted as requested, and I’ll apply appropriate Chicago Manual of Style conventions for manuscript presentation without making editorial changes to your prose. I understand that the first 50 pages are available now and the remaining pages will follow. I can work progressively as the material arrives while maintaining exactly the same formatting standards across the complete manuscript. The final deliverable will be a clean, properly formatted Word document ready for submission. I also understand your requirement that no AI tools be used and that this is a formatting-only project. I’ll keep the scope focused so the work remains efficient and appropriate for your budget and September 1 deadline. Send me a message
$2,500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Preparing a manuscript for publisher submission requires careful attention to formatting consistency so the document looks clean, professional, and follows standard submission expectations without changing the author’s writing. I can help tidy and professionally format your approximately 95-page middle grade fiction manuscript while keeping the text completely unchanged. I will work from the original Word document you provide, focusing specifically on appearance and consistency rather than editing or rewriting. This will include checking margins, spacing, font family and point size, unusual character or typeface conversions, paragraph formatting, and overall document consistency. I will also ensure each chapter begins on a new page and that page numbers are removed, while keeping the manuscript clean and easy for a publisher to review. I understand that you do not need content editing and that your priority is simply getting the manuscript into a polished, submission-ready Word format. I will preserve your original wording and focus only on the formatting issues created during the previous conversion process. You can send the first 50 pages now, and the remaining pages can be incorporated when they are ready. The final manuscript will be returned as a Word document, formatted consistently throughout and prepared with the September 1, 2026 submission deadline in mind. Thanks!
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hey! This looks right up my alley — it's mainly formatting/cleanup, not editing, and that's exactly what I'm good at. I can fix the font/spacing inconsistencies, set proper margins, start each chapter on a new page, drop the page numbers, and apply Chicago Manual of Style throughout your 95 pages. I won't touch your writing, just the appearance, like you asked. I can start on the first 50 pages right away and have everything polished and submission-ready within 7 days, folding in the last 45 once you send them. Happy to send a quick sample early on so you know it's on the right track. Looking forward to working with you!
$140 USD in 7 days
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My name is muhammad, and I am certainly familiar with the kind of fine-tuning you require for your middle school fiction novel. Although my initial professional forte was data entry, I've since branched out into an array of skills that align perfectly with your project's needs. Copy typing, word formatting, and proofreading are all areas where I excel (pun intended) - and have found contentment in exercising my love for precision. Turning your book into a quite-literally clean manuscript ready for submission is an undertaking I am purposefully ready to commit to. I understand that while you're in need of a meticulous eye to ensure consistent font size, spacing, and formatting throughout the book, you're not after editorial services per se. Rest assured that my focus will solely be on executing those tasks that would be accomplished best by a precise set of eyes. Lastly, my commitment to delivering quality work within agreed-upon timeframes has been praised consistently by my clients. Your project's budget isn't an issue either as I'm more than willing to work within your constraints while ensuring you receive top-notch service. So, if you're in need of someone who values attention to detail and is dedicated to 100% accurate work at a reasonable rate, consider this message as a small token of the quality you can expect from our collaboration.
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Hello, I am interested in working on this project and believe I can deliver high-quality work within the required deadline. I am reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to understanding your requirements before starting. I can communicate clearly, follow instructions carefully, and provide regular updates throughout the project. I am ready to start immediately and would be happy to discuss the project details with you. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to working with you.
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