A common issue I see in early drafts?
Opening the story on a static note rather than a dynamic one.
We see the character waking up, making coffee, commuting to work, going through the work day...all before something interesting happens.
When you open in motion, your story will have momentum and urgency.
And when you present a problem early, we naturally want to keep reading to see it resolve.
That's how you write a story that's addictive from page one!
Before you make the same mistake, ask yourself honestly...is your manuscript REALLY ready to query?
With a decade of editing and hundreds of manuscripts under my belt, I've compiled a list of the 7 signs your manuscript isn't ready to publish yet.