With honesty, love, and humour, in this moving memoir, Kelly S. Thompson explores her relationship with her older sister, Meghan. Tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, the sisters’ relationship crumbles, only to be rebuilt into an everlasting bond.

“Heroic and unforgettable.” Lindsay Wong, Writer’s Trust Award-Winning Memoirist

Kelly S. Thompson

Writer, Editor, Educator

Kelly S. Thompson is an award-winning writer of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. She is author of national bestselling memoir, Girls Need Not Apply, which the Globe and Mail listed as one of the top 100 books of 2019. She has been long listed for the CBC nonfiction prize and is an MFA mentor at University of King’s College Creative Nonfiction program.

Kelly is represented by Hilary McMahon of Westwood Creative.

Services

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Editing

I offer all types of editing to meet any need for any project. I am trained and educated in the elements of editing outlined by the Editor's Association of Canada, including proofreading, developmental editing, and proofreading.

Creative Writing

Have a project that needs a creative writer? Right up my alley! My experience in both creative and professional work means I know how to make content shine...even if the info is on the boring side.

Mentorship

I love helping writers tell their stories and meet their goals. Sometimes this involves monthly chats, other times, manuscript notes and suggestions, sometimes phone calls. We'll make a plan that works for you.

Manuscript Evaluations

I can create tailored creative writing programming for various ages and grades with lessons on craft and technique. I also evaluate creative writing pieces and provide input and support for other writers.

News

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Kelly Completes 2 Week Residency at Prestigious Leighton Artist Colony

  I have been honoured to be given the gift of a two week residency at the Leighton Artist Colony, part of the Banff Centre ...
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Kelly Newest member of the Room Magazine Editorial Collective

I am proud to announce that I am the latest addition to the Room Magazine Editorial Collective, a group of volunteers that seeks to publish ...
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Latest article for WestCoast Families Nov/Dec Issue

My latest article has appeared in the November/December issue of WestCoast Families magazine, an excellent publication for families on the lower mainland. The article highlights ...
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Kelly Shortlisted for Room Magazine non fiction prize

I’m so honoured to be shortlisted for Room Magazine’s non fiction prize. Room magazine publishes work about women and by women, allowing them an opportunity ...
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Tyee Article in Honour of Remembrance Day

In honour of Remembrance Day, please take a moment to read my article for the Tyee about what it takes to make a soldier and ...
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Member of Creative Nonfiction Society Collective

Kelly is now a member of the Creative Nonfiction Collective Society, which strives to support Canadian creative nonfiction. Nonfiction can be a wide variety of ...
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