Having finally finished my novel I am now on the editing stage. However my main issue is the first chapter, which seems to break every rule in the book. I know it's more telling than showing, I know not much happens and yes exposition. It isn't really a good example of the rest of the novel where things DO happen. Yet however I try I cannot move it to later, or spread the information it contains elsewhere. Or even delete. If I am honest, I am actually rather fond of it... but I suspect readers won't be. I wondered if anyone would be prepared to read it for me (it's 2000 words) and be honest enough to tell me how awful or boring it is, in the hope I will be convinced to somehow let it go even if it is the chapter that is closest to my heart. I am very happy to return the favour by reading anyone else's work. Many thanks in advance.