Business Areas

Literary Agency

Walsh Communications also provide a literary agency for writers. We have a small stable of bright new talent that we focus on and are dedicated to building their writing careers, managing their literary affairs and supporting them every step of the way as they go from writers to published authors. If you feel you have got incredible writing talent, a strong idea and a way with words then please contact us and we will be happy to read some samples of your work.

For more information on Walsh Communications Literary Agency, click here.

Publishing Consultancy

Walsh Communications works at the heart of the      publishing industry to provide fresh, creative and effective services to publishers and authors in Ireland and the UK.

We combine experience, knowledge of the industry and innovative ideas to ensure all our clients can attain the goals they aspire to.

We can cater for all budgets and all sizes of companies   from individuals or SME's to larger international publishing houses.

Our contacts and connections are second to none, our ideas are original and creative, and our success on past projects speaks for itself.

Walsh Communications provides the following services, all  of which can be tailored to your individual needs and budget:

Writers' Consultancy   

One of our most popular services, this option offers writers all the advice, information and recommendations they might need to progress their project to the next stage. Whether it is a germ of an idea that needs fleshing out, questions about publishing and how to get your work in print or an opinion on whether a half-written book is a viable prospect, Walsh Communications will meet with you and help you get your project to the stage it needs to be. This consists of a personal one-to-one meeting where you can ask all the questions pertinent to your writing project and find out exactly what you need to do next.

Book Marketing   

Marketing Campaigns for books are very different to  campaigns for any other product and Walsh Communications understand the specific needs of marketing books. From marketing the book direct to the trade in advance of publication, to marketing the book off the shelves to the consumer, Walsh Communications will create the perfect campaign to suit your needs, resources, books, and market.

We will take care of every element of your marketing campaign; from the initial budget planning to booking and creating advertising, sourcing and distributing gimmicks, creating promotional items and material, taking care of author tours and getting the right media coverage.

No matter what your book and what your budget; Walsh Communications will create a campaign to suit your needs.

Manuscript Assessment

Most publishers are inundated with manuscripts that they do not have the man-power or time to assess. We understand that publishers always live with the fear that the next big thing may get away so we support the need for publishers to check every manuscript that comes into their offices.

Walsh Communications will asses your manuscripts quickly and expertly and provide a full report with solid and actionable recommendations. We will even offer advice on marketing and publicity for a manuscript if it is suitable for publishing. We will ensure that you will never miss out on a new author, even if you don't have time to assess all the manuscripts you receive yourself.

From our experience in the publishing industry we know what sells, what publishers are looking for, what the current market trends are and exactly what makes a manuscript a potential bestseller.

For authors, Walsh Communications can provide the same service, with the expert knowledge of what publishers are looking for and what will work in the current market. We  will assess your manuscript for you and help you prepare it so that when it comes to choosing an agent or publisher your manuscript will be in the best shape it can be.

Walsh Communications know what will stand out in the market and we will ensure that your manuscript gets the right attention and arrives on a publisher's desk as polished as possible to ensure your chances of getting published are as high as possible.

Walsh Communications will provide you with a comprehensive report on your manuscript including advice on: layout, story, characters, language and many more aspects. Walsh Communications also provides a full editing service for manuscripts so if you feel your manuscript needs some extra work we can work on the entire script until it is ready to be submitted for publication.

Sponsorship Negotiation

Having worked with sponsors such as eircom, The Irish independent, FM 104, Bord Na Leabhar Gaeilge, Budget Travel, Dove, Galaxy, Walkers, Lancôme, AXA, Calpol, Siemens and other major brands, Walsh Communications have the experience and know-how to secure the best possible sponsor for your product or service.

Walsh Communications have an excellent track record of successful and mutually beneficial sponsorship negotiations for a variety of companies.

If you are looking to tie-in with a company for marketing and promotional purposes and revenue support we can identify the right brands for your needs, prepare the most persuasive sponsorship opportunity plans and work with both parties to enable a successful, mutually profitable and strongly publicised sponsorship deal.

Author Care and Book Tours

These days, marketing in publishing means not only marketing your titles to the consumers but marketing your titles to the trade also. Getting a good reception for your book from the general book trade is essential for guaranteeing good bookshop displays and recommendations from the trade.

Walsh Communications will take over your author tours and ensure you have more time to concentrate on sales. We have developed great relationships with booksellers over the past five years. We know just who the right people to impress are and who are the key players in the trade with the most influence. We will bring your author around the right bookshops, introduce them to the right people, and ensure your author gives the best impression to the people that matter.

Our author care also includes accompanying authors on national tours, to media engagements, and chaperoning them for interviews and media appearances.

For busy publishers with top authors that need to be cherished, Walsh Communications will lavish care, industry knowledge and expertise on them to help your titles rise to the top of the list.

Creative Copy Writing

Press releases, book blurb, marketing copy...

Walsh Communications offers full copywriting services to all companies, large and small, and even individuals who are building their own websites. Whether it is persuasive content for your website to sell your business to the right audience, sales targeted copy for brochures and pamphlets, or advertising copy to make your ads stand out and really hit the mark, Walsh Communications can provide it.

Walsh Communications provide top range, professional copy for:

  • Websites (SEO*)
  • Marketing and Advertising material
  • Promotional material
  • Book Jacket Blurbs
  • Editorial & Journalistic copy
  • Brochures and Printed Publications
  • Press Releases

Walsh Communications will offer you a range of copy for any job, with alternative text, a variety of options and creative solutions that will guarantee your full consumers' attention so you can be sure the final product will be perfect for your needs.

Get in touch now to find out what we can do for you.

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