From Manuscript to Marketplace

Our event will take place on July 9, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. UK. We will update this section with a link to join the live event. In the meantime, scroll below to learn more about our speakers.

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Your Speakers

Pat Aylward

Pat Aylward has helped thousands of independent authors publish their books. As a Senior Publishing Services Manager at BookBaby, he is dedicated to providing authors with a lifetime of support.

Learn more about BookBaby here.

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Tom Wilde

Tom Wilde is Head of Partnerships at ProWritingAid, where he builds relationships that help empower writers and strengthen their creative journey. Drawing on years of experience working with writers at every stage, Tom is committed to making the writing process more fulfilling and less overwhelming—so authors can focus on what matters most: telling great stories.