The first writer assumes that he can skimp on Worldbuilding

the writer hasn’t thought big enough as he goes from Point A to Point

cause tension between your main character and her identity, that force her into a tough choice, that turn her beliefs on their heads.

have too much action and not enough information, ask yourself: “Am I having any trouble believing the story?

Compressed Narration.

When you want to take tension to the next level, don’t just consider what you’re saying—think about how you’re saying it.

need to have action and information,

Instead of cutting outright, you can also combine characters.

No character should exist without somehow deepening the reader’s understanding of your main character’s core identity.