Writing Tip of the Day-Manuscript Formatting

A space transition is created by dropping down two double spaces (one more than usual) before beginning the next scene. To insure that the transition is not ignored by the printer, a symbol such as a pound sign (#) or three asterisks (***) is usually centered in the extra double space.

Writing Tip of the Day-Manuscript Formatting

The change from one scene to the next is known as a transition. These transitions may be accomplished with one or two words or a useful phrase, as in “Meanwhile,” “Moments later,” or “On the following morning”. They may also cover one or more paragraphs of narrative. However, the simplest indication of a scene change is the space transition, or blank space left on the page.