The general advice under "Submitting the Manuscript"[29] applies with
added force to the manuscripts of short stories, as the number of such
manuscripts submitted to editors is naturally greater than in the case
of novels and publishers. In a word, make the reading of your story as
attractive and as easy for the editor as possible. In addition, these
points are of importance in submitting manuscripts of short stories:
Use double space in typewriting.
Be sure that your typewriting machine is in good order. Typewritten
manuscript possesses an individuality as well as hand-script, and
inaccurate or slovenly pages prejudice the reader.
Always enclose a stamped, addressed envelope, and be sure that the
postage is not underpaid. Manuscript copy costs two cents an ounce;
when mailed with proof, it costs one-half cent an ounce.
Write your name and address in the upper, left-hand corner of the first
page; in the upper, right-hand corner write the approximate number of
words.[30]
A short story is usually supposed to contain from 3000 to 6000 words.
Number your pages consecutively.
The manuscript may be folded, not more than twice, but should never be
rolled.