Free Novel Manuscript Template & Instructions
Have a correctly formatted manuscript every time (with fool-proof instructions).
A correctly formatted manuscript looks professional and is your best chance at passing the first hurdle to an agent or publisher reading your story.
The manuscript template will:
- Meet general fiction industry standards, which will get you past the first hurdle when submitting to agents and publishers.
- Make your story easier to read, with plenty of room for editing notes.
- Show that you take your writing seriously and respect industry standards.
The fool-proof instructions will:
- Show you how to successfully use the novel manuscript template.
- Give you an understanding of all the parts of a correctly formatted manuscript.
What happens when you click 'Yes, send me the template now' button?
- Drop your details into the newsletter registration form.
- You'll be taken straight to a thank you page.
- Check your email inbox for a confirmation email, with the link to download the guide.
It's that simple!
(If you don't see the email soon, check your junk mail folder)
"I credit this teacher with a quantum shift in my writing. I can literally see the difference!"
Nina Campbell
Queensland, Australia
"Sandy is so supportive and encouraging. She knows how to bring the best out of your writing with constructive and clear feedback. Sandy really helped me to take my manuscript to the next level."
Tanya Nellestein
New South Wales, Australia
Meet Sandy Vaile
Sandy Vaile is an internationally published author with decades of experience in the fiction industry. she supports aspiring authors to write novels they're proud to share with the world (and which get noticed by agents, publishers and readers).
She is an experienced fiction coach, developmental editor and course presenter who takes pride in nurturing aspiring authors to find confidence in their work. In her spare time, she judges writing competitions, runs The Fearless Novelist Facebook group and does the occasional bit of ghost writing.
On a more personal note, Sandy is a motorbike-riding daredevil with a sense of adventure, who is lucky enough to live in the McLaren Vale wine region, so there are plenty of excuses for cheese platters and bubbles.