Got a story to tell? You could turn it into cash....find out how!

Did you have an out-of-this-world birth experience? Was your baby the result of years of fertility treatment? Did your relationship end during the pregnancy or since the birth of your child? Or have you been affected by post natal depression? If you have a compelling real-life tale to tell, you could top up your maternity pay and help other new mothers in similar situations by joining a growing band of women in the UK who are selling their stories to the UK press.

Continued expansion in the women's weekly magazine market, coupled with heightened demand from national newspapers for human interest stories, means there is now more scope than ever before for people across the UK to earn a profit by selling their real-life stories. Aiming to bridge the gap between the media and those individuals with a story to tell, a former Daily Mail journalist has launched TalkToThePress.com.

Founder, Natasha Courtenay-Smith explains, "Story-selling isn't limited to just the 'kiss-and-tell' market as you might imagine, in fact, newspapers are increasingly seeking genuine case studies to illustrate the latest trends such as cosmetic surgery, as well as topical issues like MRSA and the credit-crunch. Women's magazines continually hunt for inspirational tales from 'normal people' which can inspire and empower other women in similar situations, ranging from surviving an affair to dealing with addiction."

"The market for honest stories and authentic case studies is continuing to expand," continues Natasha, "but many people don't know where to begin when it comes to talking to the media. Indeed, simply picking up the phone to a journalist can feel like a frightening experience. That's where TalkToThePress.com comes in: advising people on whether they have a story which may be of interest to the national media, helping them decide which publications to aim for and managing all their contracts and fees."

Most women's magazines and national papers will pay around £200 - £500 for a story which makes a two-page feature. But this can go up to £1000 or even £2000, depending on how good the story is. In generally, the bigger your story, and the more relevant it is to the news at this very moment, the more you'll be paid.

TalkToThePress.com. deals with a vast range of stories. People with a story to tell should visit www.TalkToThePress.com. or call 020 7229 0023 for further details.