SELL MY STORY TO THE UK PRESS

How to Sell My Story

AUCTION YOUR STORY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDING PUBLICATION

Welcome to the SWNS ‘Sell Us Your Story’ website. If you want to sell a story or photo to the press, you’re in the right place.

SWNS is the largest and most established press agency in the UK. For over 50 years we’ve been supplying the entire UK and overseas press with hundreds of stories, news articles and features every day. SWNS has journalists and offices spanning the country. We provide national magazines, newspapers and TV shows with everything from world exclusives to funny pet stories. No story is too large or too small and we cannot be competed with in terms of fees or reach.

GUARANTEE: We pay the highest fees;
TRUST: We are the UKs most trusted agency;
YOUR STORY: How you want it to be told.

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Sell My Story: Simply fill out the form on the lefthand side of this page to discover how much your story or photo is worth; we’ll let you know straight away. Our offices span the country and our service is free to you - there is no obligation.

HOW IT WORKS

SWNS is the largest press agency in the UK. Each day, every major newspaper and magazine calls us to find out which stories we have for sale. Our service is free to you and because we auction your story to the highest bidder we guarantee you the highest fee (if you want to read more about how much your story is likely to be worth see the How Much will I Make page. Unlike many other agencies, we also have the ability to place your story in every single magazine and newspaper. This is how it works:

1) We auction our stories to the editors of the national press every day. Once you have completed the short form on this page, we will get back to you with the highest offer for your story. You’ll get the most money by selling it exclusively to one publication (we can sell it to other magazines and newspapers after it has appeared).

2) If you’re happy with the offer and would like to proceed, we’ll have a quick interview over the phone (or in person if you prefer) to get the details of your story. We’ll write up your story and then read it back to you at your request before it appears in the press, so you have full control.

3) Once the story has been published and you have been paid, we can then sell your story again, guaranteeing you even more cash. If you decide to, we can then put your story onto the ‘newswire’ so that all magazines and newspapers can use it, and you’ll be paid for the column inches that it takes up.

JUST SOME OF THE PUBLICATIONS WE WORK WITH...

WHY SELL MY STORY

Do you want to sell your story to a national newspaper or magazine?
Maybe you want to sell your picture or shocking video footage?
Appear on TV or share your story in a feature-length documentary?
Or perhaps you’ve suddenly found yourself in the glare of the media spotlight and need expert advice from a trained media representative?

At SWNS, our team of expert journalists will help you sell your story ensuring the whole world hears it. We will guide you through the process from start to finish, securing you the best possible coverage for your story and ensuring it is told sensitively and accurately.

We can help you to appear anywhere from newspapers and magazines through to national TV interviews and feature-length documentaries. Or if you have some shocking pictures or dramatic video footage, we can get you fantastic cash rewards for these too.

SellusYourStory.com was especially designed by SWNS to be your gateway to the national press. With an unrivalled reputation we have produced top news stories and features for over 50 years and have a consistent presence in the national press.

Selling your story with us is incredibly simple. By filing out the quick and easy form we can review your story and get back to you straight away. Alternatively you can contact us on our FREE PHONELINE ON: 0800 622 6511 or drop the team a line on: story@swns.com

USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO SELL MY STORY

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about selling your story. Our features, news or pictures department will be happy to give you any additional information that you can't find on this website.

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Again, hopefully you can find all of the info you need, but don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to know anything else about selling a story to a newspaper or magazine.

SELL MY STORY TO THE ENITRE UK & OVERSEAS PRESS

SWNS is the largest, most trusted, and most established press agency in the UK. Our offices span the country and each day all of the national magazine and newspaper editors call our office for a list of the content we have for sale. This list is sent out to every major publication and television company in the world via our newswire service. This means that any magazine that is interested in running your story will contact us.

Our team of writers and trained journalists will ensure that your story is written to the length and style that the target publications demand, and is told exaxtly how you want it to be. SWNS only employ proffessional, descreet and friendly staff, so you can rest assured that your story will be handled correctly.

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SWNS has an impeccible reputation for the accuracy of its content, which is why it is the most trusted press agency in the UK.

SWNS has not, and will never, engage in any imorroal activity in order to find stories. We always adhere to the PCC code of conduct and operate within the llaw; we rely on people like you to come forward and share your story and we take every care and precaution to ensure the accuracy of our media content. To read more about SWNS, please visit our About SWNS page.