The submission usually has a word limit. Do you include spaces and punctuations?
Generally speaking, the word count requirement for a submission would vary according to the type of work, the requirements of the journal, and the actual situation of the author. In the submission of novels, there was usually a certain word limit to the work so that the editor could better arrange and review it. For works with punctuations, especially short stories, the use of punctuations should be cautious so as not to affect the reading effect. When submitting, it is recommended to carefully check the actual number of words in the work and add punctuations at the end of each sentence to ensure the cohesiveness and legibility of the work. In addition to the word count requirements, the submitted work also had to meet the format requirements of the journal or the publishing house, including the page number, title page, body page, author page, etc. Please read and follow the journal or publishing house's submission guidelines carefully to ensure that your work can be published smoothly.