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Gillan
Ritchie

Writer and communicator

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I Got Pregnant on Birth Control as a Mom. Here’s What It Taught Me About the Toll of an Unplanned Pregnancy

My Husband Is A Parent Too — But You’d Never Know It Based On What People Say To Us

In early 2017, my husband and I sat in the OB-GYN’s office to confirm that we were pregnant with our first child. The room was littered with literature for new moms on birthing and breastfeeding classes, hospital tours and registration, and pamphlets on how to recognize postpartum depression. As we…

Pet Industry Seeing Boom in Alternative Diets

Owners Turn Toward Paleo, Keto, and Grain-Free Diets Wellness–it isn’t just for humans anymore. Since the pandemic, more people are focusing on physical and mental well-being. But improving the quality of life isn’t just about mankind. Exercise regimens and alternative diets have extended to furry, four-legged companions over the last…

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Writing & editorial

Reported features, personal essays, and first-person narratives across health, family, and human interest beats. Whether it's a 500-word piece or a 5,000-word longform, every brief gets the same level of care and craft.

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communications strategy

End-to-end communications planning, messaging frameworks, and web copy — all built around the same goal: clear, purposeful language that reaches real people. From stakeholder talking points and C-suite messaging to editorial calendars, content audits, and SEO-informed website copy.

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Print & Editorial design

Polished print and digital layouts for publications, organizations, and brands. Working in Canva and InDesign, I design magazine and newspaper pages, brochures, fliers, and postcards that are as visually compelling as they are on-message. Content and design in one place — no handoff required.

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