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 <note>This type of writing is done best with a team of at least two people.  One writes a few pages, the other edits and writes a few more, and so on. This can help with basic grammar and structure, as well as with description fatigue. Don’t worry too much about getting it right the first time, and build a good relationship with your writing partner and editor. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!  Fresh eyes can really help with this type of writing.  It may take more than one draft to get it right, and it gets easier with time.</note> <note>This type of writing is done best with a team of at least two people.  One writes a few pages, the other edits and writes a few more, and so on. This can help with basic grammar and structure, as well as with description fatigue. Don’t worry too much about getting it right the first time, and build a good relationship with your writing partner and editor. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!  Fresh eyes can really help with this type of writing.  It may take more than one draft to get it right, and it gets easier with time.</note>
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 +<note tip>The following outline template can be useful for setting up your panel descriptions:
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 +  * Panel (Square Panel, Wide Panel, Vertical Panel, etc.)
 +  * View/Angle/Point-of-View of panel (Note: you often just have to say the view, i.e. wide view, mid-view, close up, etc.)
 +  * How are the characters visible in the frame? (from the waist up, in full figure, etc.)
 +  * Description of scene
 +  * Sound/Words
 +  * Description of action
 +  * Last details (i.e. does the image bleed behind the other panels, are there any last details you think add to the narration that you did not already note…) 
 +</note>
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 ===== General Tips ===== ===== General Tips =====
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     * Where is the location of the panel.  Is it outdoors, inside, on a mountain top, in an office? Also, where are the characters located, are there any objects close to them.     * Where is the location of the panel.  Is it outdoors, inside, on a mountain top, in an office? Also, where are the characters located, are there any objects close to them.
     * When is it? Daytime, night time? Has time passed between each panel?     * When is it? Daytime, night time? Has time passed between each panel?
-    *For more information see [[public:nnels:cbd_writingtips#scene_object_description|Scene/Object Description]], below+    *For more information see [[public:nnels:comics:cbd_writingtips#scene_object_description|Scene/Object Description]], below
   * Only describe the details of a scene or character if it is a new scene or if something important to the story has changed within the scene or to the character’s appearance.   * Only describe the details of a scene or character if it is a new scene or if something important to the story has changed within the scene or to the character’s appearance.
     * i.e. The character is watching a house burn down to ash. The scene has changed and that change is important to the story, so describe it.     * i.e. The character is watching a house burn down to ash. The scene has changed and that change is important to the story, so describe it.
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   * Pay attention to the pace of the comic. This can help you with how much description you need, or don’t need.   * Pay attention to the pace of the comic. This can help you with how much description you need, or don’t need.
     * i.e. Sometimes you will find a series of panels where the pace of the narration is very quick, it is okay to be more sparse in your description of these panels. Other times you will find that the pace is slow, and therefore more description is helpful.     * i.e. Sometimes you will find a series of panels where the pace of the narration is very quick, it is okay to be more sparse in your description of these panels. Other times you will find that the pace is slow, and therefore more description is helpful.
-<note>There is more than one way to figure this one.  One obvious way is the story itself.  As you read the story do you feel a sense of urgency at a certain part?  Or a sense of stillness?  Another clue is the size of the panel itself.  For more information please see [[public:nnels:cbd_terminologytechniquescomics#meta-terminology|Meta-Terminology: Panels]]</note>+<note>There is more than one way to figure this one.  One obvious way is the story itself.  As you read the story do you feel a sense of urgency at a certain part?  Or a sense of stillness?  Another clue is the size of the panel itself.  For more information please see [[public:nnels:comics:cbd_terminologytechniquescomics#meta-terminology|Meta-Terminology: Panels]]</note>
   * Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Sometimes it is acceptable to break traditional grammar rules for brevity and clarity. However, it is important to be consistent in this practice.   * Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Sometimes it is acceptable to break traditional grammar rules for brevity and clarity. However, it is important to be consistent in this practice.
   * This type of writing develops with practice.  Remember:   * This type of writing develops with practice.  Remember:
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 ===== Scene/Object Description ===== ===== Scene/Object Description =====
   * When describing panel start big and then go small.   * When describing panel start big and then go small.
-    * Start with the Big Picture: where we are, the time of day (if it has changed from the previous panel), etc. Sometimes, this information can be provided in the [[public:nnels:cbd_nnelssections#page_and_panel_-_overview_descriptions|Page Description]].+    * Start with the Big Picture: where we are, the time of day (if it has changed from the previous panel), etc. Sometimes, this information can be provided in the [[public:nnels:comics:cbd_nnelssections#page_and_panel_-_overview_descriptions|Page Description]].
    * Then, you can describe the Medium Picture (fake patent pending on this term): where people and objects are in relation to each other,  who/what is in the panel, what do they look like (broadly), are they holding something, etc.    * Then, you can describe the Medium Picture (fake patent pending on this term): where people and objects are in relation to each other,  who/what is in the panel, what do they look like (broadly), are they holding something, etc.
     * Finally, describe the small details: facial expressions, subtle gestures, etc.     * Finally, describe the small details: facial expressions, subtle gestures, etc.
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   * Remember to be consistent and keep with the tone of the comic.   * Remember to be consistent and keep with the tone of the comic.
     * e.g. “The zombie lurches forward.” vs “The zombie strolls forward.”     * e.g. “The zombie lurches forward.” vs “The zombie strolls forward.”
-  * For information on how to describe the directionality of a Character’s movement please see [[public:nnels:cbd_scenecomp#left_and_right|Scene Composition: Left and Right]].+  * For information on how to describe the directionality of a Character’s movement please see [[public:nnels:comics:cbd_scenecomp#left_and_right|Scene Composition: Left and Right]].
 **Emotion** **Emotion**
   * When it comes to describing emotion be concise and objective. Do not put your interpretation of what you think they are feeling.   * When it comes to describing emotion be concise and objective. Do not put your interpretation of what you think they are feeling.
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