Transitioning in Writing

When writing every detail cannot be accounted for. When a writer is telling a story time is of the essence. Therefore there has to be a way to quickly transition. Transition words such as first, next, then, and last show sequences of order. Moving from one period of time to another can be prompted by using words that tell the time of day, such as morning, afternoon, night, and the next day. Writers may also use seasons to show longer periods of time passing. It's all up to the writer and the period of time passing from one event to another.