Welcome to gal-friday publicity- Because you need to get stuff done!

We specialize in book publicity and business marketing services

We are the only book publicity service in Western Canada that offers the expertise of a published writer/publicist and  literary agent to give you the inside track on the Business of writing.

FAQ

Why do you need a book publicist?

With the book industry slashing their in-house marketing budgets, and the media being assailed with author requests, publishers are relying more than ever on outsourced book publicists to give them what they want. Topical, interesting angles to hit their target audiences and sell books. As  book publicists, we have the contacts and relationships it takes to reach the media and tell them about your amazing product. You can’t do everything yourself. Let us take the weight off of your shoulders and do the work for you.

Why choose gal-friday publicity?
Because we get stuff done! We are different from other publicity firms because we don’t just offer publicity. We offer inside knowledge and expertise about the world of retail bookselling and marketing tactics for your business. We have contacts with major bookstore chains, distributors, book sellers, agents, and of course media.  We also offer Literary Agent services- who else can say that? We work with you to make your campaign successful and within your budget requirements.

Are you a right fit for our company?
Every author or business that we work on has to be a right fit for our style and your goals. Not everyone is a good fit, but we sure like to see if it will work! We like to think that we are easy going but we have very high standards when it comes to books or businesses that we take on as clients. If you are submitting a book or manuscript for our consideration, we will read it from start to finish and give you an assessment. Like it or not we are very honest and if you crumble at criticism then you might not be a good fit for us. Of course one of our team members can be swayed with a nice bottle of scotch, so you never know. Ultimately,  we want to work with books and businesses that we can get excited about- that could be you!!

What kind of media will you contact for publicity?

We specialize in combining traditional and non-traditional media to help you achieve your goals.
We have an excellent and always growing  updated database, and access to the news-wire and any kind of new media that is trending. We focus on Canadian and U.S media, but we are always looking for other countries to reach.
We send our marketing materials to television stations and networks, radio, podcasts, blogs, daily and weekly newspapers, online and in print, magazines, online postings, freelance journalists, and news services and syndicates. Our success rate is growing all the time and we are ready to adapt to all changes in the media.

How do I get a return on my investment?

Well, that’s a good question. We can never guarantee publicity, so it’s a little difficult to determine. However, with our contacts and success rates we certainly can guarantee that we will give you the marketing tools, professional expertise, and passion behind everything we do. Our passion shows in the work we do and that makes us the best choice for your book or business publicity.

If I sign up with you, does that mean I automatically have a literary agent?

Nope, sorry- (unless you are sending Glenmorangie by express- then maybe-but that’s only for non-fiction). If you are interested in having us be your agent we will accept queries and will send you a list of requirements. We will give you our honest assessment before determining if you fit our roster.  Yes we know your book is amazing- but we need more than the word of your family and friends for us to take you on as a client. If you aren’t a good fit, we will politely decline, but let you know what you can improve upon to find an agent that will work well with you. We won’t leave you hanging!

How do I sign up to get stuff done?

Check out our Contact Us page and we’ll send you all the details!!