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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…

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…

For editing requests, please email me at flubs2fixesediting(at)bethstilborn(dot)ca Please include the following information: Title Picture Book, Middle Grade, or other Word Count Type of editing requested (critique, copy edit, proofread) If it is a rush request If you’ve used generative AI in the creation of your manuscript. If you’re new, how you heard about Flubs2Fixes I…

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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…

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…