Amanda Larch Hinchman - Freelance Writer

So excited that my website is now live! I’ll be using it mainly as a portfolio, where all my published pieces can be found in one place. Happy to continue my freelance writing and editing journey. Let’s connect! amandalarchwriter.com

I'm most excited for Kate Quinn! She's one of my favorite authors 📚

BridgeValley's WIN Academy is a public charter school doubling as an accelerated associate degree program, designed to allow 11th- and 12-grade students to complete high school and their first year of college. Read my full story here: wvgazettemail.com/news/education…

Read my latest book review for @EulalieMag! 'The Wandering Queen' retells the myth of the legendary Queen Dido. "Reframing the myth and adding historical context and backdrop, instead of fantasy or mythological elements, is what works best here." eulaliemagazine.com/2026/03/the-wa…

Owner Hayley Jackson crafts simple yet nourishing skin care and beauty products, rooted in nature. "I started because I wanted to experience pure, healthy beauty directly linked to old ingredients and the wisdom attached to them," Jackson says.

For the March/April edition of Tri-State Living, I wrote a piece on Bog Witch Beauty, a Huntington-based small business encompassing a modern take on Old World traditions. You can read it here: issuu.com/ironton/docs/t…

Realizing he wanted to become a wrestler, Burt began creating a character of his own, brainstorming his name, catch phrase, signature song and finishing move—the Texas toast—even though he’s never actually been to Texas, his mom pointed out.

This story was so much fun to write! "Burt Texas" is the pro-wrestling alter-ego of one local six year old, whose dreams came true after finding viral fame on TikTok and being invited to WWE’s Monday Night Raw. wvgazettemail.com/life/youre-tex…

"We really look at the history of West Virginia glass as our backbone; we can't make a new shop in West Virginia without acknowledging the over 200 years of master glass workers," says co-founder Jared Neal.

I always love writing about West Virginia glassware, and this story was no exception. The guys at Marrowbone Glassworks in Huntington create beautiful glass and keep this Appalachian tradition alive. issuu.com/ironton/docs/t…

Check out this list I curated of six books (both fiction and nonfiction!) to read as a way to celebrate Women's History Month, learn some fascinating history and to provide inspiration and contemplation.

At @WVFilmOffice we're grateful for fresh press on some of the top shelf content being made in state. Check out this @wvgazettemail piece by @AmandaLarch about Oscar nominee @CurrenSheldon's first narrative feature the knock-out family drama - Beat Down. Watch it now streaming on @YouTube #madehere #filmindustry #indiefilm #YesWV wvgazettemail.com/life/homegrown…

A sweet story for your Monday morning: when 89-year-old Audrey Rock's caregiver secretly signed her up for a Christmas card exchange program, they had no idea she would end up with more than 500, all from strangers from around the world. wvgazettemail.com/life/spreading…

5 Books to Read if You Love #Outlander eulaliemagazine.com/2026/01/5-book…

Even though I haven't quite made my way through all the books yet, I'm a big #Outlander fan and thought it would be fun to craft a list for fans recommending similar novels to read. Some of my favorite are here; check it out! @EulalieMag eulaliemagazine.com/2026/01/5-book…

As a freelancer, I'm always on the hunt for cool feature stories to write and report on. So X network, what are some WV/Appalachian story ideas you have or stories you think need to be told? Feel free to reply or contact me via my website at amandalarchwriter.com/contact-me

Read my latest news feature story, this time spotlighting a local musician releasing two new songs for the holiday season, with all proceeds benefiting recovery programs! wvgazettemail.com/arts_and_enter…

Excited to be part of this new magazine! I have a story on the Departments of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery at Thomas Hospitals, in partnership with the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, working to expand services throughout southern West Virginia. flipsnack.com/wvumedicine/th…

The latest issue of The West Virginia Lawyer is out now! Check out my feature on the State Bar's Bankruptcy Committee, which aims to encourage law students to pursue bankruptcy law through outreach events. Click the link to read more! calameo.com/read/004397803…

WV-based poet L. Renée was recently selected to the Strokes of Genius Fellowship by the Black Genius Foundation. The granddaughter of a McDowell County coal miner, Renée’s familial history has shaped much of her life and work. Read my full story here: wvgazettemail.com/life/wv-poet-l…

The @EulalieMag team has read some outstanding books this year! Happy to contribute to this list; check it out! eulaliemagazine.com/2025/12/15-mos…