How do you submit a story to a local newspaper?
- Write Your Press Release. The most critical piece of any press release is the angle.
- Find Local Media Outlets.
- Identify the Right Local Media Contacts.
- Craft Your Email Query (aka Pitch)
- Pitch Your News Story by Email & Follow Up.
- Respond to Journalists.
- Cultivate Relationships With Local Press Contacts.
Can I sell stories to newspapers?
Sell My Story to the Press Welcome to Talk to the Press. We are an international news content provider with four decades of journalism experience. We provide a free and simple service to people who want to sell a story, picture or video to a newspaper, website, magazine or TV network.
How do I tell my story to the press?
How to sell my story to a magazine or newspaper:
- Send us a short summary of your story. Use the story valuation form on this page to tell us the main points of your story (or you can call us).
- We’ll get straight back to you.
- Publish your story and get paid.
How do I get my story on the news UK?
Message us via a chat app You can send a picture, video or message to our WhatsApp account +44 7756 165803. In some cases your text, as well as your images, may be used on BBC output. We will publish your name as you provide it (unless you ask us not to) but we will never publish your mobile phone number.
Does the sun pay for stories?
The Sun often pay the highest fees for stories, but this varies hugely from department to department. We guarantee to negotiate the highest fee for you.
How do I contact the UK press a story?
If you have a story you think we might be interested to know about please email our news team at [email protected] or phone 020 7005 2000 and ask to be put through to the Independent Newsdesk.
Where can I sell my story?
If you’re not too keen on having your pieces published in magazines or stories being bought, you can publish short stories online for money. That’s right, you can be your own publisher with the help of Amazon. Amazon gives you the option to sell digital and print copies of your work.
How do you sell a story to a reporter?
How to contact journalists (and sell them your story)
- Define and refine the story.
- Research your journalist contact.
- Find their contact details.
- Craft your pitch.
- Follow up and build on the relationship.
How much can you sell a story for?
How much you make from selling a short story depends a lot on where you sell the story. A typical range for a short story can be anywhere between $5 and $1,000, but it’s possible to make even more if you find the right publication or channel.