Beyond the Manuscript: Secrets to Getting Published in Today’s Market

Finishing your book is an incredible achievement—

but publishing it? That’s where the real challenge begins.

In today’s fast-changing industry, knowing how to position, pitch, and publish your work is just as important as the writing itself. In Beyond the Manuscript, bestselling author and publishing strategist Billy Grady pulls back the curtain on the real-world tactics that get books into readers’ hands.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

Choose the right publishing path—traditional, hybrid, or indie—for your goals

Craft irresistible query letters, proposals, and pitches that grab agents’ attention

Build an author platform that makes publishers take notice

Navigate contracts, marketing, and launch strategies like a pro

Packed with insider insights, step-by-step action plans, and proven success strategies, Beyond the Manuscript is your ultimate guide to transforming a finished book into a published—and profitable—reality.

Your story is ready.

Now it’s time to share it with the world.

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Release date

Audiobook: 30 September 2025