In fiction writing, when starting the 1st paragraph of a new 'scene', should the 1st line be indented?

Question

And should the following lines in that 1st paragraph (of that 1st new scene) be indented or no?

For example, here is one version of the 1st paragraph (the paragraph is actually a lot longer in my manuscript, but I will spare you,) of a new scene:

"In a matter of hours, Mark's life somehow managed to both stay the same and change; quick-shifting beams of imbalance that affected him in ways he could not describe to anyone, least of all himself."

Is that the correct formatting, or should the lines following the 1st sentence all be tabbed?

EDIT -- I forgot to add, this is pertaining solely to manuscript formatting.

Answer 1

A standard rule has developed wherein the very first paragraph of a novel is not indented--that paragraph that comes immediately after the title.

All subsequent paragraphs are indented five spaces, even the first paragraph of a new chapter. Use the Format tab on the toolbar to access automated indentations. Don't do it manually.

Answer 2

Not only should you indent every new paragraph, major shifts of scenes (especially time and location) could use an extra space between paragraphs.

Answer 3

YES, just like any other form of writing, paragraphs are indented to show that it is a new paragraph, just like sentences ALWAYS start with caps, it is to tell when one starts, and when one ends...

Answer 4

All new paragraphs, irrespective of fact or fiction, should be indented.

Answer 5

when you say fiction writing, you mean of a play?
novel writing is very easy
dont worry about formatting at all
in fact
the more subtly unusual your formatting is
the better

when you say scene, it usually implies a play or movie.

Answer 6

No it doesn't have to be.

edit: oops I was wrong. Anyways good luck on writing your book.

Answer 7

yes