Writing

Your Favorite Font?

Last Updated on December 12, 2019

I’ve noticed a few writers complaining about Courier New, the supposed “standard” typeface most common for manuscripts. Some say that they hate Courier New’s appearance and prefer Times New Roman instead. Others say Times is difficult to copyedit with because the letters are closer together and hard to wrap proofreader marks around.

I’m just curious what typeface those of you with manuscripts in the works prefer. If you don’t type your manuscript at all, there is a “Longhand” option as well.

I’ll let the poll run for a week or so and tally the votes in a future post.

What typeface do you use for your manuscript?


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Patrick is a Christian with more than 30 years experience in professional writing, producing and marketing. His professional background also includes social media, reporting for broadcast television and the web, directing, videography and photography. He enjoys getting to know people over coffee and spending time with his dog.

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  • I use two different fonts (and line spacing, for that matter).

    I use Verdana and set my document at a space-and-a-half while working from a computer screen. It’s easier to read and I’m comfortable with it.

    For the printed version, it’s Courier New, double-spaced. But I’d print a story in Times New Roman if the guidelines required.

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