I was recently stunned to see Hello magazine website copy and paste two of my stories which appeared almost in their entirety on their site – without permission.
Author: Alison Smith-Squire
Alison Smith-Squire is a writer, journalist and media agent selling exclusive real life stories to newspapers, magazines and TV. She owns the sell my story website Featureworld.co.uk, which was set up to help ordinary people sell their stories to the press.
How much can you earn from Instagram?
According to The Times newspaper research by marketing agency found those who offered cash paid on average £800 per post – with one in eight paying more than £1000 for a single photo on a very influential Instagram site.
I lost weight Kayleigh’s way…!
Super dieter Kayleigh Old devised her own diet to lose weight – and then set up her own website helping others. She recounts her inspirational story here…
Five myths about selling a story exploded!
The only time when you can guarantee your story is not going to be sold on without your knowledge is by consulting a trusted media agent …
Sun reporter Paul Sims – a little story…
Byline banditry is something that should be stamped out in our industry – the name of the person who wrote the story should always be on the copy – and I think it is good practice to out offenders.
Mira! magazine en Espagne uses stories without payment…
Six months ago I received an email from a charming Alfredo Marron, Presidente of Globus Comunicacion in Madrid, Spain…
Alan Selby and a spot of byline banditry…
Why Alan Selby thought he could get away with passing off my story as his own I have no idea, but I can only assume he is a bit of an idiot.
Sky TV Customer Service Review – Zero stars!
Chris Stylianou, MD of Sky TV Customer Service Group boasts “Sky is leading the way once again when it comes to happy customers” … but is Sky TV service really up to much? Sky TV expects customers to be mini engineers Sky TV passes off old films as new ones Contrary to what Mr Stylianou […]
Are you being CONNED by Instagram…
Is instagram making you miserable? Ever looked with envy at someone’s seemingly perfect life on Instagram? Most of us have our favourites on Instagram – the perfect family which always seems so happy, the amazing home that never looks dirty or untidy or the woman who can do the most amazing yoga poses… But people […]
Real-life stories we are urgently looking for!
Do you have any of these real-life stories? If so contact us using the form to the right of this page to see how much money your story could be worth! And you and your story could be featured in a magazine, newspaper or on national TV… Pet stories! Spent thousands on your new puppy? […]