In the podcast this week we quiz two commissioning editors about what they want to see from freelance journalists. Rebecca Liu, commissioning editor at the Guardian, and Mun-Keat Looi international features editor at the British Medical Journal, discuss the winning formula for pitches plus how to make yourself indispensable as a freelancer. They also chat about pet hates, negotiating rates and top tips for regular commissions. 

Guests

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rebecca-liu

https://twitter.com/becbecliuliu

https://munkeatlooi.com/

https://twitter.com/munkeatlooi

Resources

Pitching guide https://payhip.com/b/dcliH

'What commissioning editors want' previous podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want

Recommendations

My boyfriend lives with my husband https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/22/experience-my-boyfriend-lives-with-my-husband

Why health experts are fighting to end daylight saving time https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36958725/