If you are struggling to keep your charcoal lit, you should take the following steps.
Firstly, you want to ensure that your charcoal briquettes are packed together as tightly as possible. Next, you want to add some kindling into the mix, which many amateur cooks forget to do. Finally, you want to apply lighter fluid to the charcoal briquettes and kindling. Wait a few minutes for the liquid to absorb into the charcoal, then light the grill. With any luck, this should solve your problem.