Very similar, but Courier bold still looks washed out, while dark courier is clean and clear. The link for dark courier is in the article, if you want to check it out.
I googled it.
And while it was shown in purple, the lines were much thicker overall. I still think I prefer Times. Courier makes me think of typewriters, and I feel that if you aren't actually using a typewriter, it's a bit campy.
I'd like it for layouts though.
And while it was shown in purple, the lines were much thicker overall. I still think I prefer Times. Courier makes me think of typewriters, and I feel that if you aren't actually using a typewriter, it's a bit campy.
I'd like it for layouts though.
The old Courier was based on the old typewriter font. Have you ever used one? I had a little portable ages ago which gave my fingers a real workout. I doubt I would have gone into fiction writing if not for computers though. I'm rather fond of the delete and backspace keys.
Just always check submission guidelines. Some editors can be persnickety and old fashioned. It's them you have to impress.
Just always check submission guidelines. Some editors can be persnickety and old fashioned. It's them you have to impress.
I have used a typewriter, but I prefer my computer.
Checking the guidelines three times is my usual first go. I haven't seen one that requests Courier, but you never know.
Checking the guidelines three times is my usual first go. I haven't seen one that requests Courier, but you never know.
They often don't say. I have see guidelines that say Times New Roman is acceptable (it's understood that this is as an alternative to a Courier type of font).
Usually I just see type size and a recommendation that you use a standard font.
Oh yes, I've come across that often. It's a warning against using script or comic sans or some other difficult to read font. Both Times Roman and Courier are considered to be standard fonts.
Yup. You'd think people would no better than to send an editor a manuscript written entirely in script, but alas, this is not true.
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