SELL MY STORY, PHOTO or VIDEO

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Real Life Stories

Amazing, shocking, heartwarming and bizarre, true, real-life stories…

Expose a rapist in the press

April 04

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We helped Bethany Hazell share the horrific ordeal she suffered at the hands of James Hunt when she was just 15 and 16. SellUsYourStory.com provides a free service to help people share their real-life stories with the national press and get paid the highest fee possible.

My mum gave birth to my baby

February 22

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming StoriesReal Life Story

SellUsYourStory.com provides a free service to help people share their amazing real-life stories with the national press and get paid the highest fee possible. This week we helped Maddie Barker tell the incredible story: My mum gave birth to my baby.

Sell my diet story: I lost 14st after ditching fizzy pop

February 07

Real Life StoryWeight Loss & Slimming Stories

Get your amazing pet in the press

January 10

Pets & Animal StoriesReal Life Story

Have you got a clever pet, or a different story you think would make a good magazine article?Get in touch and get your amazing pet in the press now!

Retinoblastoma: A tumour of the retina that affects young children.

November 23

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming StoriesReal Life Story

This week a SellUsYourStory.com client shared her daughter's Retinoblastoma story, a rare eye tumour that affects young people.

Weight Loss & Slimming Stories

Weight loss and slimming stories

Sell my diet story: I lost 14st after ditching fizzy pop

February 07

Real Life StoryWeight Loss & Slimming Stories

Movie made me realise I was DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)

October 17

Real Life StoryWeight Loss & Slimming Stories

We help hundreds of people share weight loss and slimming stories with the press every year. This month Chloe got in touch to share her inspiring journey about realising she was a DUFF and embarking on an incredible health kick.

Sell my diet photos to a magazine

August 31

Real Life StoryWeight Loss & Slimming Stories

SellUsYourStory.com is part of the UK's largest independent press agency. Every year we help hundreds of people cash in on their inspirational real life stories. If you're wondering 'how do I sell my diet photos to a magazine?', you're in the right place.

So fat I ran away from friends: Sell my weight loss story

June 17

Weight Loss & Slimming Stories

We help hundreds of people every month get the best deal for their stories. This month, Louise Morecombe revealed how she was so ashamed of her weight, she'd run away from friends.

Domestic Violence & Abuse

Raising awareness of domestic violence, rape and abuse.

April 04

February 21

August 02

July 12

Bizarre-shocking

Bizarre and shocking stories

Hen do horror – Sell a hen do story

June 04

Bizarre & Shocking StoriesWedding Stories

A mother of the bride who had a glass bottle smashed over her head on her daughter's HEN DO has seen her attacker walk free from court. Charlotte Kirby, 25, viciously hurled the bottle towards Lisa Robinson's head just two weeks before her daughter Rachel Catildi's big day.

Sell our wedding story to a magazine

October 31

Bizarre & Shocking StoriesSupernatural & Spooky StoriesWedding Stories

Have you got a quirky or unusual wedding planned? SellUsYourStory.com is part of the largest press agency in the UK and we specialise in helping people share their stories and get the most money possible for their story.

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming Stories

Miracle babies, health, heartbreaking and heartwarming stories

Get exposure in the press for my business

May 03

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming Stories

Get exposure in the press: This week we helped Lorraine Muir share her incredible baking skills with Take-A-Break magazine! If like Lorraine you want to share you unusual talents, we offer a free service to help people share their amazing real-life stories with the national press and get paid the highest fee possible.

My mum gave birth to my baby

February 22

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming StoriesReal Life Story

SellUsYourStory.com provides a free service to help people share their amazing real-life stories with the national press and get paid the highest fee possible. This week we helped Maddie Barker tell the incredible story: My mum gave birth to my baby.

Retinoblastoma: A tumour of the retina that affects young children.

November 23

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming StoriesReal Life Story

This week a SellUsYourStory.com client shared her daughter's Retinoblastoma story, a rare eye tumour that affects young people.

My fourth child turned out to be TRIPLETS

September 08

Health StoriesHeartbreaking & Heartwarming Stories

Sell story as a tribute to a loved one: Aisle Promise

May 19

Heartbreaking & Heartwarming Stories

Would you like to sell story as a tribute to a loved one? SellUsYourStory.com supplies around 20% of print news to UK newspapers and magazines, and not every story needs to be sensational.

Relationship Stories

Unusual, Unconventional or Eyebrow Raising Relationship stories.

Our Harry Potter Wedding

July 26

Relationship StoriesWedding Stories

Magic was definitely in the air for this bride and groom who tied the knot in the ultimate extravagant themed Harry Potter Wedding!

Take Me Out Wedding!

June 01

Relationship Stories

SellUsYourStory.com don't only help people share their gritty news stories, we love helping clients get the most cash for telling their quirky relationship stories or funny real-life experiences.

Ex-Boyfriend Posted Naked Pictures on Facebook

July 25

FeaturedRaising AwarenessReal Life StoryRelationship Stories

SellUsYourStory.com helped Lisa Beckett share her story about her harassing ex-boyfriend who posted naked photos on Facebook to humiliate her.

Love Rats

Love rats, cheats and con-artists

December 09

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SELL MY STORY – AUCTION MY STORY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDING PUBLICATION

If you want to sell a story or photo to the press, you’re in the right place. Simply complete the SELL MY STORY 2 Minute Valuation form, call our hotline: 0800 622 6511 (or +44 01179 066 505 if you’re calling from a mobile or from overseas). 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.

Sell My Story: Simply fill out the form on the right hand 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.  On this website you can read some of our incredible stories that have made it into the press recently, or you can get more information about the story buying process on pages like this one: How to Sell My Story.

INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR STORY OR PICTURES? 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.

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 unrivaled 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. We’ve done our best to give you all of the information that you need. Here are some useful links to help answer any frequently asked questions just click on the relevant text links:

What is the best way to sell my story to the national press?

Can I view the latest stories placed by SWNS?

How much will I get for my story or picture and how can I ensure that I’ll get the highest fee possible?

Who do I contact if I want to sell my story to a newspaper or magazine?

Can I follow you on Facebook and Twitter to see what type of stories you’re after?

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 exactly how you want it to be. SWNS only employ professional, discreet and friendly staff, so you can rest assured that your story will be handled correctly.

SWNS and SellUsYourStory

SWNS has an impeccable 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 immoral 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.