Everything in a story must be caused by {an} action or event that precedes it.
This applies to prose too. If you write:
With trembling fingers she locked the door. She knew the killer was on the other side.
revers{e} the order so that you render rather than explain the action.
The killer was on the other side of the door. She reached out with a trembling hand to lock it.
Cause: The killer is on the other side of the door.
Effect: She locks it.
http://writersdigest.com/article/3-secrets-to-great-storytelling
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