- Write an attention grabbing headline.
- Use correct grammar and spelling.
- Send the press release directly to the recipient.
- Keep your pitch short and to the point.
- Include the who, what, where, when, how and why of your story.
How do you submit a story to the news?
E-mail is the best way to make an initial contact, but you may also call or write a letter. If your story is in connection with something you read in The Post, contact the reporter whose byline is on the article. The e-mail address of Post reporters is printed at the bottom of every story in the newspaper.1 Jan 2020
How do I contact a news reporter?
Contact a specific reporter using email or social media. Alternatively, search the reporter's name on Facebook or Twitter to see if they have any social media accounts. If they do, send them a private message to tell them about your story. Reporters often maintain social media accounts to promote their stories.
How do I get the news to hear my story?
- Write Your Press Release.
- Find Local Media Outlets.
- Find the Right Media Contacts.
- Craft Your Email Query (aka Pitch)
- Send Your Pitch Email & Follow Up.
- Respond to Journalists.
- Cultivate a Relationship With Journalists.
How do I get my story into a TV show?
- Create an Attention-Grabbing Pitch of Your Book. Unless you're on the best sellers list, you and your book is an unknown quantity.
- Research TV Producers. Don't send your story and materials to anyone who claims they're a producer.
- Build Your Network.
- Submit Your Pitch and Be Patient.
How do I get my story on Netflix?
If you have an idea for a show or film, you may be curious how to send it to Netflix. Netflix only accepts submissions through a licensed literary agent, or from a producer, attorney, manager, or entertainment executive with whom we have a preexisting relationship.
Can I sell my story to Lifetime?
If you are telling the story of your life, or a period in your life, you have the right to negotiate for sell your experiences as they are substantiated by your own record or common knowledge of others.