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Webtoon Script Template
A webtoon script template breaks an episode into panels in vertical scroll order, with the shot, what happens, dialogue, sound effects and notes for the artist. Because webtoons read top to bottom on a phone, the script is planned as a sequence of panels and spaces rather than pages.
Who it's for: Webtoon and webcomic writers, manga-style creators, and writer-artist teams.
Free, no email needed. Google Sheets: download the .xlsx, then File > Import > Upload.
Preview
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| Episode | Panel | Shot | Action | Dialogue | SFX | Scroll gap | Artist note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. 7 | 11 | Wide | Empty hallway, one door at the end | Medium | Night, one flickering bulb | ||
| Ep. 7 | 12 | Close-up | Mina's hand freezes on the door handle | MINA: ...it's open. | KREEE | Long pause | Door slightly ajar, light from inside |
| Ep. 7 | 13 | Over-shoulder | Room beyond: her own desk, from years ago | Small | Same desk as Ep. 1 flashback | ||
| Ep. 7 | 14 | Extreme close-up | Mina's eyes widen | MINA (thought): That's impossible. | Cliffhanger | End of episode |
What goes in each column
| Column | What goes in it | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Episode | Episode number | Ep. 7 |
| Panel | Panel number within the episode | 12 |
| Shot | Close-up, wide, over-shoulder, establishing | Close-up |
| Action | What we see | Mina's hand freezes on the door handle |
| Dialogue | Who says what | MINA: ...it's open. |
| SFX | Sound effects lettered in the panel | KREEE |
| Scroll gap | Space before the next panel: small, medium, long pause | Long pause |
| Artist note | Anything the artist must know | Door slightly ajar, light from inside |
Why these columns: Print comic scripts are organised by page. Webtoons have no pages, only scroll, so panel order and the space between panels do the pacing work. The Scroll gap column is the part most generic comic templates leave out.
How to use it in 5 steps
- Write the episode's cliffhanger first, then plan panels backward to it.
- Give each panel one action. If you write 'and then', split it into two panels.
- Use Scroll gap to control pacing. Long gaps build tension on a phone screen.
- Keep Dialogue short. Vertical panels hold fewer words than print pages.
- Filter by Episode to hand the artist one clean script at a time.
Spreadsheet, dedicated software, or Notion?
| Option | Best for | Falls short when |
|---|---|---|
| This spreadsheet | Panel-by-panel scripting, easy to share with an artist | No link between episodes, characters and schedule |
| Word or Google Docs script | Writing flowing prose and dialogue | Hard to filter panels or track status |
| Notion version | Series, episodes, characters and release schedule linked | Needs Notion |
If the free spreadsheet does everything you need, stick with it. The Notion version is for when you want the pieces connected.
Want it connected? Webtoon, Comic & Manga Production OS
The spreadsheet is one table. The Notion system links it to everything around it:
- Series, episodes, scripts and characters linked
- Release schedule so you stay ahead of every upload
- Production status per episode: script, thumbnails, lines, colour, lettering
- Works for solo creators and writer-artist teams
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Questions
How many panels are in a webtoon episode?
Many creators use roughly 40 to 60 panels per episode, but it varies by genre and platform. Plan for pacing, not a fixed count.
How is a webtoon script different from a comic script?
Comic scripts are split into pages; webtoon scripts are a continuous vertical sequence, so spacing between panels matters as much as the panels.
Can I use this for manga or print comics?
Yes. Add a Page column and ignore Scroll gap.
Should I include dialogue in the script?
Yes, final or near-final dialogue helps the artist plan space for speech bubbles.