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Steph Whitacre

Writer. Editor. Word Nerd.

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“If you want to write, write.”

“If you want to write, write.” – Dr. John Knapp II, in an email from June 24 The words above are some of the most freeing I’ve ever heard, and ones that will probably rattle around inside my head for the rest of my life. Spoken to me by a mentor I’ve had since middle…Read More

July 16, 2019 
Adoption Infertility Life Running

Two Miles In

Yesterday I had what I would consider to be a pretty pathetic run. As I hit the two-mile mark, my insides felt like they’d turned inside out. I stopped in the middle of the path doubled over. As the wave of nausea passed, I turned around and started walking back toward home. I walked for…Read More

June 21, 2019 
Books Life Writing

Writer’s Block and Transmissions To the Future

Last April, I wrote a post titled “When Words Aren’t Good Enough.” In it, I described a situation that caused me to question not only if I was a talented writer and editor, but also if I myself was actually good enough. I tried to end that post hopefully . . . If you have…Read More

March 8, 2019 
Life Writing

When Words Aren’t Good Enough

I love words. I want to read every book. I want to write down every thought. I’m not necessarily interested in speaking all the words, but I’m happy to listen to what others have to say. My love for words parallels Oprah’s love of bread. “This is the joy for me.” Before Landon was born, I…Read More

April 8, 2018 
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WRITER. EDITOR. WORD NERD.

Steph lives in Atlanta with her family. One of her favorite things is helping brilliant people zero in on ideas and share their stories. When she isn’t reading, writing, or editing words, she can be found running, planning adventures with friends, and drinking coffee. Her first fiction novel, The Lost Library, is now available.

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