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A boring start happens when your story begins in a dull or predictable way that doesn't grab the reader's attention. It makes readers feel sleepy instead of excited to keep reading.
The first sentence of your story is like the trailer of a movie - it needs to hook your reader and make them want to find out what happens next. If your opening is boring, markers might lose interest before they see your amazing ideas.
❌ My name is Sarah and I am going to tell you about my day at school. ✓ The fire alarm wasn't supposed to go off during our maths test, but there I was, clutching my pencil as we evacuated the building.
As I crossed the finish line, I realized that winning the race wasn't just about being fast - it was about never giving up, even when things got tough.
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