From Word Document to Typeset Manuscript

TypewriterHave you ever wondered what happens with your manuscript as it transitions from a Microsoft Word document to typeset text?

For authors, this transition is sometimes intimidating. I’ve found the following analogy to be helpful:

Think of your text as the furnishings inside a building and your typesetter as your interior decorator. When your manuscript is typeset, it is like moving all that furniture to a new building. All of it will be moved and there are going to be additions to help improve the look and d

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