How does a publisher acquire books? Once acquired, what are the steps that will take the book from manuscript to printed page? What is expected from you the author? What should you expect from your publisher? These and many more qeustions will be answered in this workship for the beginning writing professional. Learn how to present your novel to an editor--how can you be more professional and make an impression? We will also talk about the different resource that are available to help you manage your career.