A Writing Tip

Critiquing another writer's work always sparks my imagination, and reminds me of the essentials of a good story. For instance, on that first page, I, the reader need a clear picture of the main character, what he/she wants (more than anything in the world) and why he/she wants it. Not everything can be revealed immediately, of course, but there has to be enough information there to intrigue me and keep me reading...