How to Format a Letter inside a Chapter?

Nightd · Apr 20, 2011

I couldn't find this in Cathy's formatting FAQ. Basically, in my manuscript, there is one scene in one of the chapters where my character is reading a letter. The letter is written like a regular letter.

Here's an example of what I am talking about from Harry Potter the 1st book:

Dear Mr Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress

Now, my question is, how do I indicate the spacing between the lines/paragraphs in the manuscript for the agent/editor? Do I use "#" or do I just space them like I was writing a normal letter?

Maryn · Apr 20, 2011

I would have one blank line before and after the letter, and I would double indent it--indent it from both the left and right margins by 1/2 inch. That will make it stand out enough from the rest of the manuscript.

Edited to add: And I would have the letter conform to my manuscript's format, which is indented paragraphs and no blank lines between paragraphs, unless there is a compelling reason for the letter's format to differ.

Maryn, who's done this with emails within a story

How to Format a Letter inside a Chapter?

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