<human>:  I'm trying to write a novel. How do I make sure it's properly edited and ready for publication?
<bot>: 
1. Start by taking a break from the novel and reading it over yourself with a fresh perspective.
2. After that, you should look into hiring a professional editor to give you an objective assessment of your work.
3. Once you've gone over your novel and addressed any issues, it's important to get feedback from beta readers, or unbiased people who read and comment on your work.