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  1. Formatting Your Novel: What Font Size Are Books Written In?

    • Font size carries a lot of weight in your book formatting. First, you’ve got to think about publishers and their fixed requirements—and usually, they have their own preferences when it comes to font size. But eve… See more

    Serif vs. Sans Serif

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    Dos and Don’ts

    If you’re self-publishing, here are some of my rule of thumb: 1. Use an 11-point Serif Font for text. 2. Use a 14-point Serif font for chapter titles. 3. Use a 12-point Serif font for section … See more

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    What’s The Best Font to Use For A Novel?

    I’m not going to make up your mind for you but I’m going to suggest these fonts: Garamond, Baskerville, and Sabon. Try these three and see if one could work for you.… See more

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  1. The standard book font size is typically 12 points, but most nonfiction novels range between 10 and 14 points. The word spacing is ideal for comprehension at this size, and your book will look consistent with other works in the same genre.
    www.papertrue.com/blog/best-fonts-for-books/
    For the main text of a print book, a font size of 10-12 points is commonly used. This range offers a balance between legibility and efficient use of page space. It allows readers to comfortably read the content without straining their eyes.
    tagvault.org/blog/font-guide-for-books/
    Format fact: The most common font size for books is 12-pt. However, ebook readers can customize their devices to display whatever size they find most comfortable.
    blog.reedsy.com/how-to-format-a-book/

    If you’re self-publishing, here are some of my rule of thumb:

    • Use an 11-point Serif Font for text.
    • Use a 14-point Serif font for chapter titles.
    • Use a 12-point Serif font for section headings.
    whenyouwrite.com/what-font-size-are-books-writte…
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    Aug 9, 2023 · How to Format Your Book. 1. Use black, 12-point, Times New Roman as the font; 2. Use the U.S. standard page size of 8.5×11 inches and set your margins to 1 inch on all sides; 3. Set alignment to left justified; 4. Use a …

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