How to sell your story with sell-story.co.uk

If someone is pushing you to tell your story then you should be wary.

Magazines will often not publish your real life story for months so waiting an extra couple of days to let you think should not be a problem.

With newspapers it can be a different matter because what they may be interested in one day they may not deem newsworthy a day later.

If you are unsure speak to your press agency and ask them for their advice - that's what they are there for.

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Make sure you are happy to sell your real life story.

Use a press agency rather than going direct to a publication - you will invariably end up with more money.

Ensure you get a contract outlining the exact fee for your real life story with a named publication.

Having photographs or film footage to back up your story will make it worth more money.

Don't be rushed into selling stories but do be aware that stories can drop in price as interest wanes.

Ensure that the publication using your story does not plan to syndicate it to other newspapers or magazines.

NEVER sign any contracts that offer you a fee with the terms 'up to' or 'a minimum of' written beside them.

If you have a 'big exclusive' or want newspaper, magazine, television and radio coverage use a publicity agent/ publicist.

You will get more money for your story if you agree to be named and photographed.

Can you prove your story is true?