How to Make a Picture Book, Part 4

The Making of Bubblegum Princess       Creating a Picture Book Dummy The launch of KidLit TV had me fairly busy this past fall and I’m thankful that Lori was able to fill in by sharing how she created all the characters—from Queen to corgi—for Bubblegum Princess. But before I continue the series, I’d…

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AB Interviews

Hearing directly from someone helps us all gain insights and inspiration — I have enjoyed hosting interviews and guest posts on By Word of Beth, and have been honored by the presence of many amazing people (via the written word, at least). I thank all who have participated in interviews here on By Word of…

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Interviews

Hearing directly from someone helps us all gain insights and inspiration — I enjoy hosting interviews and guest posts on By Word of Beth, and have been honored by the presence of many amazing people (via the written word, at least). I look forward to hosting many more in the future. Click on the information…

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AB Editing

As well as being a writer, I am a freelance editor, offering copy editing for a wide range of fiction and memoir and critiques for picture books and middle grade novels. Having experienced insightful and inspiring editing assistance for my own manuscripts, I want to provide the same encouragement to my clients. The joy of editing for me is…

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AB Bio

I’m Beth Stilborn. I write mainly middle-grade fiction, with the occasional foray into picture books, fiction for grownups, and what I like to call poetry. I’m still on the journey toward publication for my fiction, but I’m a published writer of hymn texts. Once, a little girl came up to me and asked, “Are you…

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AB Home Page

Photo by my trusty laptop. I’m Beth Stilborn, writer, reader, freelance editor. I’m glad you’re here. Books  Encouragement  Teaching  Hope ~ they’re basically what I am all about, and what my website is all about. Books. I read a lot of middle grade novels, picture books, mysteries (cozy and occasionally not-so-cozy), self-help books on a wide…

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Book Recommendations from Friends, for Difficult Times ~ Part I

Photo by Disha Sheta via Pexels.com I recently asked some writer friends to share with me what books they turn to in difficult times. So many people responded that this will be the first of two posts – the next one will be posted partway through February. I appreciate the time and thought people devoted…

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THE GROUNDWORLD HEROES by Adrian So: Book Recommendation

Title: THE GROUNDWORLD HEROES Author: Adrian So Publisher: Monarch Educational Services, 2024 Genre: Middle Grade Adventure Fiction Audience Age: 8 to 12 Themes/Topics: Animals, human threat to wildlife habitat, overcoming difficulties *Review copy provided by the author in exchange for a review. Blurb: “An original voice and a fun, funny adventure underground.” ~ Adam Rex, NYT Bestselling Author of THE…

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