Add transition sentences between sections

Transitions succeed when they guide readers smoothly between ideas without calling attention to themselves. Effective transitions bridge concepts (connecting previous section to next), maintain momentum (don't slow story down), signal shifts clearly (time, topic, perspective changes), use concrete language (avoid vague 'however' or 'furthermore'), and feel natural (not mechanical). Weak transitions are obvious (First, Second, Third) or missing entirely (jarring jumps). Strong transitions are invisible bridges readers cross without noticing the construction.

The best transitions connect through meaning, not mechanics. Instead of (However, there is another perspective), try (Not everyone sees it that way). Instead of (Moving to another topic), try (But the housing crisis affects more than just developers). Connect specific to specific. If ending one section with a quote about traffic concerns, start next section with traffic's broader context. If leaving an anecdote about one family, transition by zooming out to how many families face similar situations. Find natural bridges between ideas. Make every section feel inevitable, not arbitrary.

To improve transitions, read your piece aloud. Where do you stumble or feel confused? Where do topics shift abruptly? Those spots need transitions. Look for connections: Does section two answer questions raised in section one? Does section three provide context for section two's story? Highlight those connections. Use concrete details to bridge abstract shifts (from talking about policy to showing policy's effect on real people). Time transitions use specific markers (Three months later, By the next morning). Topic transitions find overlapping elements. Perspective transitions acknowledge the shift (Critics disagree). Every section should feel connected to what came before and what comes next.