In this, the third book in the popular Marshall Plan series, noted author and agent Evan Marshall focuses readers on making a good novel better and taking the next step of sending their work to editors and agents--all with an insider's knowledge. He teaches them how to:* Improve dialogue, tension and pace* Edit for clarity, consicion and correctness* Approach agents and editors the right way* Evaluate their relationships with editors and publishers* Successfully promote their novel* Outline steps for a dream career pathIn all, readers will find 90 no-nonsense tips for writing professional-quality fiction, plus detailed advice on submitting their work, selecting--and working with--a publisher, and promoting their finished novel.