Rules to Follow if You Want To Get Past the Slushpile

Theresa, let's just, as we go through our slush this month, make a list of the most basic rules submissions should follow. You know, the sorts of rules that, if violated, suggest a sort of cluelessness. (There I go, being mean again!)

I doubt any of our readers are ignorant of these rules, but heck, maybe some day we can put these all together and sell the list as "The Secret!"

1. Double space the manuscript. Indent paragraphs. Do not extra-space between them.

2. Number your pages. The number usually goes in a header in the top right corner with your last name... Rasley/221

3. Put your contact info (name, address, phone, email) on a title page and also at the top of the first page of the manuscript.