Editors' Pitching Tips

Advice from Guardian Saturday magazine commissioning editor

Welcome to the second edition of our new series Editors’ Pitching Tips. Every month or so we sit down with a commissioning editor to find out exactly what they are looking for in a story idea.

They offer invaluable advice on the top dos and don’ts plus unique insight into what makes a winning pitch.

You may also want to take a look at this great post by Rosie Taylor who explains the best days and times to pitch to the nationals.

In today’s newsletter we speak to Rebecca Liu, commissioning editor at Guardian Saturday magazine. She shares her tips on what she looks for in pitches from freelance journalists, common mistakes freelancers make, and how to build a lasting relationship with editors.

Read on to see just what she is looking for in a pitch.