Feature World Charity Page ...
sharing your story to help others ...
People don’t always want to sell their story simply to make some money (although I will always negotiate a fee for you regardless of whether you ask for the money or not!). For some people it is just as important, if not more, to tell their story to raise awareness and let others going through the same experience realise they’re not alone.
For me, helping people gain publicity is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable
aspects of running Feature World. I welcome enquiries from charities or people
raising awareness for charity and will be able to explain all the options available
to you.
Newspapers and magazines are often happy to give bona-fide charities a mention
as part of an informative feature. If you decide to do a feature for charity
the payment is still the same - so if you have a particularly strong story that
many magazines and newspapers want, you could still receive thousands for it.
Some people decide to keep their payment or they may donate part or all of their
fee to their chosen charity.
Some recent examples of Stories that People Submitted ...
Carly
Sykes was only 29 when her husband, Paul, 28, tragically died suddenly whilst
playing football. Carly, 30, sold her story via Feature World to Woman
magazine and decided to donate her fee to www.c-r-y.org.uk (Cardiac
Risk in the Young, a charity that helps people cope with a sudden death.) The
charity was named in the article.
Alison
Munsey, 39, had two children and no way of paying the rent or buying food. Desperate,
she stole money on a credit card that wasn’t hers. She narrowly missed
going to prison but decided to tell her brave story to Real People magazine in
the hope that she could raise awareness of just how terrible debt can be and
how important it is to seek advice early. For help, go to: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Mum
Fi Eley, became a young widow when her husband, Kevin, 38, died from a brain
tumour and decided to tell her story to Woman. Fortunately,
she was helped during her bereavement by a wonderful, warm organisation, A different
Journey. They can be found at www.careforthefamily.org.uk/adj The
charity was named in the article.
Emma
Thomson has Aspergers Syndrome, a form of Autism, and, as she doesn’t feel
comfortable talking on the phone, is the only person I have ever conducted an
email interview with! But I think her website www.assupportgrouponline.co.uk is
a fantastic achievement and a mine of information if you or a member of your
family is affected. Emma told her story to Best magazine.
If you are hoping to sell your story to raise awareness or make some money for charity, email me at alison@featureworld.co.uk to discuss it. Whether you are an individual or an organisation, I will be happy to give you free and invaluable advice. I look forward to hearing from you.
