Kelly Grace thomas
Poet
Writer
Coach
Coaching & Editing
Books & Poems
I’m a poet, writer, and coach who provides the mentorship of an MFA without the price tag.
Whether you are new to writing or have already published a book, I help other writers reach their goals with a strategic, warm, and fun approach.
Hi, I’m Kelly
upcoming Workshop
Every poem is a tug of war.
What My Clients Are Saying…
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“I call Kelly the Poem Whisperer. I dubbed her this distinction because of her amazing skills as a coach, editor, teacher, workshop leader, and ride-or-die friend to poets. She provides a creative atmosphere of safety where poets create outstanding and publishable work."
Angela Franklin, Cave Canem fellow
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“Kelly has helped me write many of my favorite poems. She and her workshops are amazing. They help me bring out the unexpected weirdness as well as feeling (without sentiment) in my poetry. I also love the way she looks at writing and deconstructs what it’s doing in a way that we can learn how to apply."
Elya Braden, editor of Gyroscope Review
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“In one hour, Kelly helped me identify my writing goals, provided clear action items, and directed me to excellent resources. But more than that, having time one-on-one meant I had all of her high energy positivity to myself. I left feeling both optimistic and excited. She's got the magic to dispel writer's block for sure.
Maggie Miller, member of Sustenance
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"Kelly helps me see my words in a different dimension. She has a poet’s hawk eye and a tremendous gift as an editor. She is able to cut and create more edges and crisp turns in the poem. She is a beautiful, genuine soul and cares for your work with a kind heart. All the poems I’ve worked on with her are getting published like fireworks. She helped me get into two of my dream journals."
Tanya Ko Hung, author of The War Within
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"Kelly Grace Thomas is a pro. Her pacing is great, her examples are inspiring, and she genuinely enjoys watching people experiment and grow. She has a light touch that helps people both dig deep and go nuts creatively. Writing can feel scary and competitive, but Kelly makes it feel like you're falling face-first into a bottomless Saturday with wings of cherry ice cream. Afterwards, the world is not the same."
Jon Pearson, Pushcart Prize nominee
Let’s work together
Interested in working together? Send me a message, and I’ll be in touch shortly!
