Stephanie Kehr
Stephanie Kehr
 

Author / Junior Literary AGent / blogger

Stephanie Kehr

 
 
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About

 

Stephanie is an author and Junior Literary Agent for the Cyle Young Literary Elite (C.Y.L.E.) She has a heart for writing and discovering raw stories that capture the heart and mind. Stephanie serves on the publishing board for Illuminate YA Fiction (an imprint of LPC Books) and is a big believer in the power of hard work, chocolate, and audiobooks.

 
 
 

Skillfully crafted stories that speak to the heart and answer soul's deepest questions.

 
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As a writer, 

You try to listen to what others aren't saying...

And write about the silence. 

N.R. Hart

 
A lot of people see rejection and defeat as the same thing. It’s not. Rejection doesn’t mean your book is terrible. It might simply mean you haven’t found the right agent or publisher for your work. Publishing isn’t all skill and talent. It’s about falling in love, too. Agents and editors are looking for skill, of course, but they’re also looking for project they believe in, and will fall head-over-heels for. Don’t be too defeated by that rejection letter. Use it as an opportunity to be encouraged—you didn’t sign with the wrong person, at least! You haven’t found the right agent yet, and that’s okay. Finding a professional who LOVES and BELIEVES IN your book is ultimately way better than someone who simply thinks they can sell it. {read more: link in bio ✍️}
Today I’m celebrating two cool things: my first ever #bookstagram and the book birthday of COFFEE SHOP DEVOS! 🎉🎂💕📖 • • • • I honestly couldn’t imagine anyone better to write this than @tessaemilyhall. Her devotion to Jesus (and coffee) is inspiring to me and to everyone she comes in contact with. I’m so excited to watch lives changed by these pages. • • • • Happy book birthday, Tessa! I hope you do lots of celebrating. • • • • #books #bookshelf #toread #coffeeshopdevoscontest #coffeelove #writersofinstagram #bloggerstyle
I’m taking a little bit of respite from the world (and the heat) this weekend. • Time with friends and family is so sweet and so needed. • God has been talking to me a lot today and I’m so excited for all the promises and adventures He has in store. • What is God telling you today?
IT'S WEBSITE LAUNCH DAY! ✨🎉 I'm so excited to share with you guys my brand new headquarters for all things writing related!! ❤️✨🎉 https://stephaniekehr.com/ 🎉✨❤️ (you can also visit the link in my bio) 😍 To celebrate and to say thanks to you for being part of this incredible journey, I'm hosting a giveaway! PRIZE: All these cute things in my Writer's Survival Kit - "Dream Big" notebook - "Free Spirit" bag - $5 Starbucks giftcard - typewriter stamp and pen - A personalized critique (3 manuscript pages or 1 book proposal...details on the website 😁) HOW TO ENTER: - Visit the new website and subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries) - Leave a comment here and tell me the one thing that most inspires you to write (2 entries) - Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = 1 entry) - Follow me on Twitter (Handle @stephiekehr - 3 entries) - Follow me on Instagram (Handle @stephiekehr - 3 entries) A winner will be drawn at random. U.S. entries only, sorry! Good luck to all and thank you for being part of this with me! ❤️
There's lots of exciting things happening over here this weekend! I'm preparing for a writing workshop a week from today, plus a website launch this upcoming Tuesday! 🙌🎉💜✍️There will be a super fun giveaway and other things going on to celebrate. Also exciting are these pretty wall decorations and the 90% off sale going on at Hobby Lobby. I can't say my desk is still this clean, but I can say it's filled with happy creative things, so that counts for something. What exciting things are going on in your world this weekend?
Just let us be honest.
God isn’t only good in an Instagram post. He’s not only good when you’re huddled with your best friends, when you’re loving vacation, or walking across the stage as a new graduate. On instagram, we capture the biggest moments, the best moments, and we pin “God is good” to the snapshots of our happiest faces. We forget to witness to the world that God is also good in the worst moments. He is near to the broken-hearted, He surrounds us even when we don’t feel Him. He is with us during the darkest hours. Instagram is where we showcase things that are beautiful to the eye. We have to remember not to label God that way. He is good at all times, even when things aren’t beautiful. • • • • • • • • #amwriting #faith #writersofinstagram #bloggerstyle #godisgood #thoughts
Hey East Coast friends! I will be taking book pitches at the Chesapeake/DC Writing Workshop on Saturday, July 28th in Arlington. Come out and pitch me! Let me know if you’ll be there, too, so we can meet up! For more information about the conference, or the genres I’m interested in, swipe right or visit the link in my bio. 💕✍️ 📚 📓
There’s still time for #fridayintroductions and I’m not sure that I’ve ever formally introduced myself to you guys. So hi, I’m Stephanie. I don’t love labels or Myers-Briggs, but to help make a smoother introduction, I’m an INFJ. Some of the things I do love are laughter, sentimentality, flowers, and hard study of basically any topic. I have a handful of close knit friends who I love dearly, and I fill up probably double the amount of notebooks of a normal person. I’ll try to keep this mostly not writing related, but that’s hard because it’s what I do. Writing books was an accidental passion of mine brought about by a deep love for audiobooks. But I didn’t even like writing in the beginning. I’m kind of a shy person and communication doesn’t always come the easiest to me. But I value honesty in conversation and even if it takes a little longer, I still love getting to know new people. I’m more independent than most people think and I enjoy seeking out new places and freedoms. I’m also such a dreamer (to a fault) and dedicated to the things I put my mind to. Also, I loved baby goats before they were cool and I feel like that’s noteworthy. 🐐 I spent a portion of my life fighting Lyme Disease and Mold Poisoning, and today that gives me a greater sense of purpose for my future. I also have a little spot in my heart for outdoor activities, like hiking, softball, and endless games of Kan Jam. I probably have a little bit of my Grandma in me because a pretty view means the world to me. I love the Lord and He has made the biggest difference in my life, and I’m not just saying that. God takes the greatest care of me. I’m passionate about ministry and I work for a non-profit where we casually save babies. 💕I’m pretty in love with it. So yeah, that’s a little of my story. How about yours? I’d love to get to know you. 📷: @kay_maynard_photography ♥️