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== '''Writing Guide''' ==
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Editing Guide}}
<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">This guide explains everything you need to know when creating or editing an article. This will be useful if you are new to the Screamer Wiki.</span>


== Simple steps ==
== '''Editing Guide''' ==
#<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">'''Begin with the name of the screamer and say what type of screamer it is, when it was created and who is the creator''' — ''The Maze is a Flash game created by Jeremy Winterrowd in 2004.''</span>
This guide explains everything you need to know when creating or editing an article on the Screamer Wiki. This will be useful if you are new to the wiki.
#<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">'''Describe the screamer with as much detail as possible''' — ''In this game, you have to move your pointer through the blue maze without touching the black walls. There are three levels in total...''</span>
#'''Begin with the name of the screamer and say what type of screamer it is, when it was created and who is the creator''' • ''The Maze is a Flash game created by Jeremy Winterrowd in 2004.''
#'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">Add pictures to your article</span>'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;"> — This will make it more interesting and visually attractive. After all, one picture is worth a thousand words.</span>
#'''Describe the screamer with as much objective detail as possible''' • ''In this game, the player has to move their pointer through the blue maze without touching the black walls. There are three levels in total...''
#'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">Add links to other articles</span>'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;"> — This will engage the reader even further. Just a simple link can make a visitor come back for more!</span>
#'''Add pictures to your article''' • This will make it more interesting and visually attractive. After all, one picture is worth a thousand words.
#'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">Add a ''non-clickable'' link to the screamer</span>'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;"> — ''Winterrowd.com/maze''</span>
#'''Add links to other articles''' • This will engage the reader even further. Just a simple link can make a visitor come back for more!
#'''When you're done writing, it's time to categorize your page'''<span style="font-size:14px;line-height:22px;"> — To learn how to categorize your article properly, keep on reading.</span>
#'''Add a ''non-clickable'' link to the screamer''' • While adding the link to your article, and make sure, unless necessary, to remove the ''<u><nowiki>http://www</nowiki></u>'' part. ''Example: winterrowd.com/maze.''
== Using categories ==
#'''When you are done writing, it is time to categorize your page''' • To learn how to categorize your article properly, keep on reading.
 
== '''Using Categories''' ==
Categories are an essential element to the wiki; they make it easier to browse through the all content and let users find what they need without becoming lost. Each page needs a category for '''TYPE''', '''CONTENT''', '''MAKER''' and '''CREATION DATE'''.
Categories are an essential element to the wiki; they make it easier to browse through the all content and let users find what they need without becoming lost. Each page needs a category for '''TYPE''', '''CONTENT''', '''MAKER''' and '''CREATION DATE'''.


'''<u>TYPE CATEGORIES</u>'''
==='''Type categories'''===
* '''Screamers''' — ''Please specify the type of screamer.''
* '''SCREAMERS''' • ''Please specify the type of screamer.''
** '''[[:Category:Animations|Animations]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is an animation, this also includes SWF, GIF and Flash.
** '''[[:Category:Animations|Animations]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is an animation, this also includes Flash and SWF.
** '''[[:Category:Applications|Applications]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is an executable program or application.
** '''[[:Category:Applications|Applications]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is an executable program or application.
** '''[[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is an animated comic.
** '''[[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is an animated comic.
** '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a game.
** '''[[:Category:Commercials|Commercials]]''' • Add this category if the screamer was a commercial broadcast online or on television.
** '''[[:Category:Videos|Videos]]'''<span> —  Add this category if the screamer is a video (found on any site).</span>
** '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is a game.
** '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare.
** '''[[:Category:GIFs|GIFs]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is an animated GIF image.
* '''[[:Category:Shock sites|Shock sites]]''' — Add this category if the website contains disturbing images.
** '''[[:Category:Videos|Videos]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is a video (found on any site).
''If your page does not fit into any of these categories, please contact an [[Admins|admin]]''<span>.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' • Add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare.
* '''[[:Category:Shock sites|SHOCK SITES]]''' • Add this category if the website contains disturbing images.


'''<u>CONTENT CATEGORIES</u>'''
==='''Content categories'''===
* '''Screamers''' — ''Please specify the content of the screamer.''
* '''SCREAMERS''' • ''Please specify the content of the screamer. Here are some examples of content categories:''
** '''[[:Category:Fright Night|Fright Night]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the zombie woman from ''Fright Night''.
** '''[[:Category:FNaF|FNaF]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a character from Five Nights at Freddy's.
** '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer.
** '''[[:Category:Fright Night|Fright Night]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the zombie woman from ''Fright Night''.
** '''[[:Category:Katie Embry|Katie Embry]]''' — A<span>dd this category if the page is about a screamer containing Katie Embry from ''The Ring''.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer.
** [[:Category:Pazuzu|'''Pazuzu''']] — A<span class="">dd this category if the page is about a screamer containing Pazuzu from ''The Exorcist''.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Katie Embry|Katie Embry]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Katie Embry from ''The Ring''.
** [[:Category:Sarah (The Exorcist)|'''Sarah (The Exorcist)''']] — A<span class="">dd this category if the page is about a screamer containing Sarah from ''The Exorcist: The Beginning''.</span>
** '''[[:Category:K-fee|K-fee]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the Zombie or Gargoyle from the ''K-fee commercials''.
** '''[[:Category:Regan MacNeil|Regan MacNeil]]'''<span class=""> — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Regan MacNeil from ''The Exorcist''.</span>
** [[:Category:Pazuzu|'''Pazuzu''']] • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Pazuzu from ''The Exorcist''.
** '''[[:Category:Other scary images|Other scary images]]'''<span class=""> — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a character other than the ones listed above.</span>
** '''[[:Category:Regan MacNeil|Regan MacNeil]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Regan MacNeil from ''The Exorcist''.
* '''Shock sites''' — Please specify the content of the shock site.
** [[:Category:Sarah (The Exorcist)|'''Sarah (The Exorcist)''']] • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Sarah from ''The Exorcist: The Beginning''.
** '''[[:Category:Graphic content|Graphic content]]'''<span class=""> — Add this category if the page is about a website containing 18+ images.</span>
** '''[[:Category:What's Wrong face|What's Wrong face]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the face from [[What's Wrong?]].
** '''[[:Category:Pornography|Pornography]]''' — Add this category in the page is about a pornographic website.
** '''[[:Category:Other scary images|Other scary images]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a character other than the ones listed above.
** '''[[:Category:Gore|Gore]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a website containing gore.
* '''SHOCK SITES''' • Please specify the content of the shock site.
''If your page does not fit into any of these categories, please contact an [[Admins|admin]]''.
** '''[[:Category:Graphic content|Graphic content]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a website containing 18+ images.
** '''[[:Category:Pornography|Pornography]]''' • Add this category in the page is about a pornographic website.
** '''[[:Category:Gore|Gore]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a website containing gore.


<u>'''MAKERS'''</u>
==='''Makers'''===


''These categories do not apply if the screamer is a website.''
'''<font color="red">''These categories do not apply if the screamer is a website or shock site.''</font>'''
* '''[[Albino Blacksheep]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Albino Blacksheep|Albino Blacksheep]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Winterrowd|Jeremy Winterrowd]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Winterrowd|Jeremy Winterrowd]]'''
* '''[[Liquid Generation]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Liquid Generation|Liquid Generation]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Newgrounds|Newgrounds]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Newgrounds|Newgrounds]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Studio Horang|Studio Horang]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Studio Horang|Studio Horang]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Other makers|Other makers]]'''
* '''[[:Category:Other makers|Other makers]]'''
<u>'''CREATION DATE'''</u>
* '''[[:Category:Unknown maker|Unknown maker]]'''
* ''Add the creation year of the screamer as a category; per example, 2012.''
'''<u>ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES</u>'''
* '''[[:Category:Closed websites|Closed websites]]'''<span class=""> — Add this category if the page is about a website that does not exist anymore. For these pages, please add the ''Closed'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Closed'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.</span>
* '''[[:Category:Flashing lights|Flashing lights]]'''<span> — Add this category if the screamer contains flashing lights. <span class="">For these pages, please add the ''Flashing lights'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Flashing lights'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.</span></span>
* '''[[Article stubs]]''' — Add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked. <span class="">For these pages, please add the ''Stub'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Stub'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.</span>
* '''[[:Category:Nice articles|Nice articles]]''' — This category is awarded to nice articles. O<span>nly admins and moderators are allowed to add this category. <span class="">For these pages, please add the ''Nice article'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Nice article'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.</span></span>{{Infobox|title = An example infobox.|image = Sumpy.png|imagecaption = An example image.|maker = Sumpy|date = December 2015|type = Flash game}}


== Adding infoboxes ==
==='''Creation date'''===
* ''Add the creation year of the screamer as a category; per example, '''[[:Category:2012|2012]]'''.''
** ''If the date is unknown, add [[:Category:Unknown date]] to the page.''
 
==='''Additional categories'''===
All categories listed here are added automatically with the corresponding template.
* '''[[:Category:Article stubs|Article stubs]]''' • Add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked. For these pages, please add the ''Stub'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Stub'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.
* '''[[:Category:Closed websites|Closed websites]]''' • Add this category if the page is about a website that does not exist anymore. For these pages, please add the ''Closed'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Closed'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.
* '''[[:Category:Deleted|Deleted]] '''• Add this category if the page is about a screamer that does not exist anymore, or its original copy was deleted. For these pages, please add the ''Deleted'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Deleted'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.
* '''[[:Category:Flashing lights|Flashing lights]]''' • Add this category if the screamer contains flashing lights. For these pages, please add the ''Flashing lights'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Flashing lights'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.
* '''[[:Category:Blocked|Blocked]]''' • Add this category if the screamer and shock site is blocked in a country. For these pages, please add the ''Blocked screamer'' or shock site banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Blocked'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.
 
{{Infobox
|title = An example infobox.
|image = Sumpy.png
|imagecaption = An example image.
|maker = Sumpy
|date = January 2020
|type = Flash game
}}
 
== '''Adding Infoboxes''' ==
If you want to make your page even more interactive and attractive, you can add infoboxes. To add an infobox, simply click the ''Insert'' button, then click on ''Infobox''. You now have numerous choices; you can choose between ''Screamer Infobox'' and ''Shock site Infobox'', depending on the page that you are editing, and then you can customise it.
If you want to make your page even more interactive and attractive, you can add infoboxes. To add an infobox, simply click the ''Insert'' button, then click on ''Infobox''. You now have numerous choices; you can choose between ''Screamer Infobox'' and ''Shock site Infobox'', depending on the page that you are editing, and then you can customise it.


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'''<font color="lime">Now that you're done writing your page, why not add a small touch of originality?</font>''' If you want to edit colors, size and font of the text in your articles, check out the [[Styling Guide]]!
<p style="text-align:center;">'''''<font color="orange">Now that you're done writing your page, why not add a small touch of originality?</font>''''' If you want to edit colors, size and font of the text in your articles, check out the [[Screamer_Wiki:Guides/Styling|Styling Guide]]!</p>
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