Polished Pages

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>If MS Word formatting has made you scream into your keyboard you're in the right place.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Whether you're submitting to an agent preparing for self-publishing or handing off your work to a book formatter a clean professional manuscript makes all the difference. </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Polished Pages</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> walks you through a step-by-step checklist to tidy up your MS Word document-removing hidden formatting fixing punctuation inconsistencies standardizing styles and resolving the quirks that build up over years of writing.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Written with beginners in mind this guide demystifies the technical side of Microsoft Word with clear instructions helpful shortcuts and practical tips. You'll learn how to navigate formatting marks apply Word's built-in styles use Find and Replace like a pro and prep your manuscript for smooth conversion to both print and digital formats. No overwhelm. No jargon. Just clean professional pages ready to impress.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Wendy Spurlin</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is an editor author and writing coach who has spent over 40 years helping writers prepare their work for publication-with a special talent for making complex tech topics easy to understand.</span></p>