How to Format an Email Submission

How to Format an Email Submission

  • Format your work as you would any email or webpage.

In other words,

  • single-space
  • double-space (be sure to hit ‘enter’ twice) between paragraphs or stanzas

For best readability:

  • use a sans-serif font (your email’s default font is fine)
  • turn off auto-formatting (e.g. smart quotes) in your word processor as these characters often do not display correctly

A visual aid:


Disclaimer: This information applies to work submitted to Toasted Cheese. If you are submitting to another publication, you should follow their guidelines.

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