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

My latest blog posts

NewsPublishing

Kelly in Carte Blanche with Short Story “Widow”

I’m so excited to see my short story, “Widow,” appear in the latest issue of Carte Blanche, one of my favourite literary magazines! This story ...
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Kelly’s Article in MacLean’s

I’m honoured to have my essay about my sister appear in the March issue of Maclean’s, as part of their Before You Go series. The ...
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Kelly’s Article in Maisonneuve, Battle Fatigue

I’m so excited to see that my article, “Battle Fatigue,” appears in the Winter issue of Maisonneuve Magazine, a literary magazine based out of Montreal. ...
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BooksCreative Non-Fiction

Cover Reveal: Waiting, An Anthology

It’s been a long time in the works, but I’m excited to see the cover revealed for Waiting; An Anthology of essays, to be published ...
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Kelly Appears on The Morning Show on Global

Everyday Heroes: Inspirational Stories of Men and Women in the Canadian Armed Forces Recently, I was lucky to visit The Morning Show on Global with ...
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Creative Non Fiction Course at Royal Roads- Come learn with me!

You still have time to enrol in my course, Telling True Stories, at Royal Roads University Continuing Education Department. The course is four weeks long, ...
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