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    Posted: 17 Jan 2008 at 7:37am
To Whom It May Concern:

Quick question, lots of folks have probably already submitted anyway...

What should I use for "Word Count" when submitting? I have a couple different writing tools, they have different counts. Both are under 2,500, but are folks using Word, Scrivener, command-line word count?

Not a big deal at all, was just wondering how important that submission field is as far as accuracy. Sorry, my programmer instinct rearing its ugly little head *smile*

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We typically check word counts through Microsoft Word / File / Properties / Statistics. If your word count is coming in under 2,500 in another program, and above 2,500 through the method mentioned above, than you may want to include a special note in the e-mail when submitting your story. We hope this helps. Thanks and good luck!
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Helpful, absolutely.  I'll use Word, and editing has taken me down around 2400 anyway.  So, it's all good.  Thanks for the quick response!

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I just read the NYC post about word count method. I have never used MS Word/File/Properties/Statistics. When I do, on my story, it comes out 2513. Of course, that counts the title page.

When I highlight only the story text, I am under the limit, with 2,497. However, I've also inserted asterisks between sections, and it appears to count those as words too.

Whom do I notify about this -- that the NYC method (as Statistics) puts me over the count?

I am in Heat 23 / Fantasy / ATM.

Thank you. Embarrassed
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The title page is not counted towards your total word count, so it sounds like you should be fine. Just to be safe, you can send an e-mail to nycmmm@msn.com and include your name and story title. Good luck!
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