Scene
transitions use insight directing known causes; from the completion of one
event to begin the next scene, for a level of fact.
To
change a scene with a new tone or mood, the transition immediately establishes
the new tone or mood. Word descriptions
are emphasized to express the imagery and set the tone. Mood evolves with change through vivid descriptive
words to add presence. Mood is the tension
and emotion atmosphere crafted advancing the story. Characters can evolve with mood through
transition.
Scene
changes can be identified by the description of a new named place, or
characters in action with effects their new surroundings provide. An event can be described with levels and
discoveries. Time and date are also a
transition for scene change. Characters responses with expected action, in
chosen areas can indicate planned time for the scene to change.
A
new viewpoint character is identified immediately with name, different thoughts,
emotions and actions to change scenes in a chapter. When transitioning with foreshadow at the end
of a chapter, a new chapter is used for the scene change. Some description is used at the beginning of
the new chapter; it is the time honored place that the scene changes are
expected.
Narration
pace moves a
story without becoming a scene. With a
longer description the pace is slow, as the author gives details changing the
place or time in a setting. Narrative
pace can speed up or slow down rhythm with punctuation and word choice. A narration pace in the story is not what is taking
place; during a scene the characters in action or opposition move the story
forward, then narrative pace is sped up with shorter words.
Transitions
smoothly connect and advance the story direction with purpose, complications
and result. Transitions are usually short
and can be used in story elements and narration. Decide how the scene transition provides:
description, tension, pace, dialogue, mood or tone. Transitions through to the story end connect
the resolution or knowledge gained changing the main character.
