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Editors' Pitching Tips

We speak to Ruth Gaukrodger the fitness editor of Fit&Well

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Lily Canter
Aug 08, 2025
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For freelancers trying to break into journalism or build stronger relationships with editors, understanding exactly what commissioning editors want can feel like a guessing game.

In our regular Premium newsletter series Ruth Gaukrodger, an experienced fitness editor at Fit&Well, shares her insights into how her publication uses freelancers, what makes a good pitch, and how freelancers can stand out for all the right reasons.

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