Free Manuscript Formatting Templates
Pre-formatted Word templates set up at standard UK trim sizes — ready to type your manuscript straight into.
Choose Your Trim Size
Each template is a Microsoft Word (.docx) file already set up with the correct page size and margins for that trim size, so you can start writing your manuscript straight away in the right format.
129mm x 198mm B-Format
The industry standard for UK commercial fiction, paperbacks, and novels.
156mm x 234mm Royal Format
A larger, premium size typically used for UK hardbacks, biographies, and high-end non-fiction.
210mm x 297mm A4
Useful for manuscripts prepared for manual formatting, large print runs, or workbook-style layouts.
Need Help Formatting Your Manuscript?
If you are not sure which size suits your book, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
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