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Amanda B. interviews Keren Taylor (@kerentaylor), Executive Director of the young women's creative writing and mentoring organization WriteGirl (writegirl.org) and publisher of their multiple-dozen-award-winning anthologies. They discuss...The collective's new book, This Moment: Bold Voices from WriteGirl.Self-expression as an unshakable anchor for young women in a world that imposes upon them.The role of non-competition in fostering strength.Being in it for the long haul.Receiving an award from part-human, part-deity Michelle Obama.(Do "volition" and "volunteer" share a root word? Meet me below for the answer.)The change in communication styles of girls over the past 19 years.The scratch of a pen vs. the clack of a keyboard.The unique badassness of good journal design.The prospective worth of the first WriteGirl anthology. Likely a billion Euro.When you should underestimate the power of a girl and her pen (SA: never).The female-led revolution is imminent, sure, but is it a good idea to give girls cannons?What? ONE "n"? That's not a word. Nice try.You inspired, or scared? Be honest ;)Volunteer --> volontaire (Fr) --> volo (Lat)Volition --> volotio (Fr./Lat) --> volo (Lat)RURTHER FEEDING:Follow Keren on Twitter!: @kerentaylorBuy the new anthology This Moment: Bold Voices from WriteGirlWriteGirl website and Twitter (@WriteGirlLA)Skylight Books, Los AngelesThe Huntington Library and Gardens, Pasadena, CA