We can place your story exclusively with one publication – which often achieves the highest price – or get the widest possible exposure by distributing it to every national newspaper in one hit. As part of South West News Service, we can offer you that choice.

Once you have made contact your case will be assigned to one of our journalists or picture editors. They will then have an initial discussion over the phone (or in person if required), getting a few more details about your situation and what we can achieve for you. We can advise you on the best way to proceed without any pressure to commit.

We will then approach suitable publications on your behalf and let you know the feedback. Once we’re all happy, the deal will probably require you to sign a contract to guarantee your payment and protect the publication which has bought your story.

If you’re selling a picture or video, that’s pretty much it. You just wait for the picture to be published and await payment.

If you’re selling a story, you’ll need to do a full interview with one of our journalists or a representative from the publication which has bought your story. Depending on the deal, you will be probably be asked to approve what is submitted for publication.

For a more detailed breakdown of how the process works for stories, pictures and videos, click the appropriate tabs above.

If you are still unsure about any part of the process, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.