No matter what type of novel you want to write – western romance to literary to fantasy – The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing program will work for you.Breaking down the novel-writing process into 16 manageable tasks, you will learn how to find a hook, create a conflict, develop a protagonist and set things in motion.A former editor and now a successful literary agent and author, Marshall knows the marketplace. His expertise illuminates every subject, from insightful advice about choosing the right story to strategies for building that story with an eye toward publication. Plenty of diagrams, charts and section sheets make following the program easier, and there's even a section with proven advice and information for writing effective query letters and submitting manuscripts for publication.