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An old journalism device to indicate "THE END" of your manuscript. Many in the know tell you this isn't necessary; a few indicate you'll look like a total moron for using it. I think those few are extremely anal. Use it if you like; no editor is likely to reject your manuscript after reading to the last page simply because he sees a "-30-" there. It is a plus to signify what is the last page, in case the editor drops your story on the floor and has to pick up the pieces; he'll be sure he's gotten the final page to the story. Alternatively, simply center and type "THE END" at the end of your story. Note that books no longer print "THE END" at the end of a book; this is for editors' and typesetters' notification. It is reasonable to assume that only time you need -30- or THE END at all is when your story ends very close to the bottom of a page. Stories with sufficient white space at the end are pretty ending-evident. |
