Targeted training for this skill. Preview freely, then level up through spot, fix, and create.
Your story begins in a boring or confusing way that doesn't grab the reader's attention. A sizzling start means jumping straight into action, dialogue, or an interesting moment instead of slowly explaining background information.
Readers decide within the first few sentences whether they want to keep reading your story. A weak opening makes them lose interest before they discover all the exciting parts you've written.
❌ My name is Jake and I am ten years old. I live in Sydney with my family. One day something happened. ✓ 'Help!' I screamed as the soccer ball flew straight toward Mrs. Chen's prized roses.
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.
Learn to recognize the issue in examples
Practice rewriting to correct the issue
Write original content demonstrating mastery