diff --git a/format_novel/format_novel.py b/format_novel/format_novel.py
index 9dfe4c1..2836cbb 100755
--- a/format_novel/format_novel.py
+++ b/format_novel/format_novel.py
@@ -57,6 +57,9 @@ def double_space_and_indent(paragraphs):
 
     for paragraph in paragraphs:
         paragraph.paragraph_format.line_spacing = 2
+        paragraph.paragraph_format.space_before = docx.shared.Inches(0)
+        paragraph.paragraph_format.space_after = docx.shared.Inches(0)
+
         this_paragraph_plaintext = bool(paragraph.style.name == 'Normal')
 
         # Indent first lines of paragraphs except for styled ones (headings, etc.) and initial