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Tag: Ginger Moran

Editing for Emotional Impact

May 27, 2016 A. B. Westrick 6 Comments

This week’s Writing Show, “Editing for Emotional Impact,” presented by James River Writers, was like a cornucopia of craft tips,…

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I'm doing a #BookGiveaway: MARY UNDERWATER by @ShannonDoleski A masterfully written #debut novel about #DomesticViolence. Author interview here: https://abwestrick.com/2020/07/domestic-violence-in-mg-fiction-interview-giveaway/ Perfect for future #mgbookchat. Sign up for #giveaway by July 21. @abramskids #kidlit #middlegrade #mglit

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Your book is just fabulous. I really enjoyed doing the interview!

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Honestly one of the loveliest interviews I've done. Plus, there's a giveaway for Mary Underwater! 💙 https://twitter.com/ABWestrick/status/1282686144858161153

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New post on craft of writing: Domestic Violence in MG Fiction. Author interview & book giveaway. MARY UNDERWATER by @ShannonDoleski https://abwestrick.com/2020/07/domestic-violence-in-mg-fiction-interview-giveaway/

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Articles, Interviews, & Podcasts:

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I confess that I’ve stopped beating myself up over my process. It is what it is. March 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I talk about setting priorities in my writing life. February 20, 2019

Podcast: Working Title on the 85K Writing Challenge, where I ramble about my writing process, including how I conquer writer’s block. January 23, 2019

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