This post, by Brian A. Klems, originally appeared on the Writer’s Digest site on 1/23/12.
When writing your future bestseller you don’t want to have to waste too much time wondering if you should be leaving one space or two between sentences or worried that you’re committing other style faux pas. Here I’ve collected a writer’s set of FAQs about formatting (and formatting-related) issues that will help you navigate the basics.
What Are the Guidelines for Formatting a Manuscript?
One Space or Two Between Sentences?
Where Should You List Your Manuscript’s Word Count?
How Long Should Novel Chapters Be?
Read the rest of the post, which includes many more links to helpful articles and tips, on the Writer’s Digest site.