We're very thorough when we review the submissions! We know a lot of time and effort went into each and every story, so our judging process is a reflection of our appreciation for that. Although we don't judge only from a first impression, please keep in mind that the first few chapters of your story are, after all, the first few chapters of your story, and will go very far in setting the tone for everything that follows. Definitely don't hold back on making those first few chapters shine!