Use Temporal and Linking Words

~10 min

Temporal words (first, next, then, suddenly, later) and linking words (because, so, but) help your story flow smoothly and connect events logically.

Using Temporal Words

Showing Order

First, the cat sat. Then, it chased a ball.

Temporal words tell us when something happens in a story. Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', 'suddenly', and 'later' help the reader understand the order of events.

💡 Think of temporal words as a timeline for your story.