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Do we indent first paragraphs in standard manuscript format?

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(@rusticbohemian)
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Bill Shunn indents his, but other writers leave the first paragraph flush left. Thoughts?

 
Posted : August 12, 2022 5:58 am
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David Hankins
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Stick with the Shunn format. That’s a standard for manuscript submission. Formats are changed upon publication to match the publisher’s style and needs. 

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Posted : August 12, 2022 6:56 am
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I second @lost_bard on this one. Shunn formatting styles are the standard for the majority of markets, and they're certainly great choices for WotF submissions. I used to sub here using Shunn Classic, but switched over to Shunn Modern as my default maybe two or three years ago.

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Posted : August 12, 2022 8:42 am
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Posted by: @lost_bard

Stick with the Shunn format. That’s a standard for manuscript submission. Formats are changed upon publication to match the publisher’s style and needs. 

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Posted : August 12, 2022 9:22 am
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