Why readers don't care (and the simple fix)

You can write beautiful prose, create compelling characters, and build an incredible world... But if readers don't care, none of it matters.After critiquing the first ten pages of 80 manuscripts, I noticed the same issue appearing again and again. Let's look at what conflict actually is, why it's essential for reader engagement, and how to use it to strengthen your opening scenes.✍️ If you'd like feedback on the first ten pages of your manuscript, you can learn more about my critique service here: https://go.victoriagriffin.com/10🌳 Join our free Writing Woods community: https://writingwoods.com⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS00:00 - Making readers care00:42 - The most common manuscript problem01:11 - What conflict really means02:38 - Curiosity vs. conflict04:33 - Why openings feel flat05:58 - Using micro-conflicts06:25 - Small conflict examples07:24 - Conflict in quiet literary fiction07:54 - Writing in hard mode08:24 - Goal, obstacle, stakes🎧 WRITING WOODS PODCASTYouTube: https://writingwoods.com/youtubeSpotify: https://writingwoods.com/spotifyApple: https://writingwoods.com/apple📌 FOLLOW MEInstagram → https://instagram.com/vgriffinauthorFacebook → https://facebook.com/vgriffinauthor