FAQs (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS):

How much is my story worth?
See our page ‘How Much will I Earn’. A major front page exclusive could be worth thousands of pounds, but a smaller item would be worth less. Essentially, more amazing the story, the bigger the payment.

When will I get my money?
We will pay you by cheque or bank transfer within around 28 days of the story appearing in print. We can also make your payment to charity if you would prefer.

What kind of stories are you looking for?
See our page ‘What type of Stories Sell’. We love world exclusives, or extraordinary stories about every day people, especially if they are unique, amazing, funny, or bizarre.

Do you buy pictures too?
Yes, we will negotiate a deal for pictures in exactly the same way as your story.  You can sell them alone, or as a package with your story. Generally, your story will be worth much more if you have good photographs to back it up – as they say, pictures paint a thousand words.

Are there rules about when a newspaper can and can't make payments?
Generally, anyone is entitled to sell their story. However, in some situations there are strict rules by which we must abide. The rules are outlined in the Press Complaints Commission's Code of Practice, which can be viewed at www.pcc.org.uk