To help us understand your manuscript and serve you best, please follow these guidelines when submitting your work:

1. File Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
2. Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced preferred
3. Manuscript Length: Mention the total word count in your email
4. Include a Short Author Note:
   • Title of your manuscript
   • Genre
   • A 3–4 line summary
   • Specific goals (e.g., self-publishing, traditional submission, etc.)
5. Send Via Email To: contact@thebluepencils.com

Optional: If you’d like a sample edit (up to 1,000 words), mention it in your email and attach the excerpt separately.