Jessica Scott Kerrin
Considered an authority on children's books, I write about tree forts, challenging quests, exploding rockets, monster lobsters and creepy graveyards. I support new writers by visiting schools and libraries, presenting at literary festivals, and delivering tailored workshops. I also offer mentorships and regularly serve on juries for national writing competitions. In addition to fiction, I freelance for travel magazines about my family's sailing (mis)adventures aboard our boat, Cape Fear.
My Services
Schools and library visits
My visits include props, audience participation, writing exercises, short readings and video clips sure to keep students engaged and glued to their seats.
Literary Festivals and Presentations
I support new writers by delivering tailored presentations at literary conferences, teachers’ in-service days and creative writing events.
Writing Workshops
I offer writing workshops for both adults and children on a variety of topics including cultivating story ideas, character development, and how to write a series.
Judging
I serve as a judge for many national and Atlantic Canadian writing competitions, including the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award.
Mentoring and Editing
Do you seek coaching and feedback on your manuscript for children's fiction? I offer expertise for picture books, chapter books and middle readers.
Freelance
I accept freelance assignments (fiction and non fiction) for children's, travel and sailing magazines.
Dear Reader
Pixies and demons
Dear Claire, I will look for all your fantastic creatures this afternoon when I go for a walk with my dog Ivy in the woods. We walk everyday (unless it’s […]
Goldie
Dear Grace, You write so beautifully about your horse Goldie using all of your senses to describe her. I sense that you could write a wonderfully emotional story about your […]
Stuffed bookshelves
Dear Kim, You’ve drawn a wonderful room to write in. I especially love the cozy rug and the well-appointed desk. Your bookshelves look as stuffed as mine do. I have […]
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