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.

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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.

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Pie Magazine, Issue 6 out now!

Issue 6 of Pie Magazine, which I have been lucky enough to be a part of, is now out in all Chapters Indigo stores, W ...
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Kelly Thompson hired as Copy Editor of Pie Magazine

Kelly has been hired as the Copy Editor of Pie Magazine, a magazine that showcases affordable luxury and is based out of Barrie, ON. The ...
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Keystone Text writes for Yogaflavoredlife.com

Keystone Text has just been hired as one of the new writers for Yogaflavoredlife.com, a site dedicated to all things related to yoga, wellness and ...
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Article for YorkU Magazine

The fantastic editor for YorkU magazine, asked that I write the article “Back Talk”, which appears on the last page of every issue, and is ...
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