One-on-one guidance for every stage of your writing
GrubStreet’s Editorial Support connects you with experienced authors, editors, and literary agents to help move your work forward. Writers at any stage can start with our free Ask a Writer program to bounce around ideas and questions. If you’re working on a draft, you can get detailed written feedback on up to 20 pages of your work, or partner more closely with a writing instructor through ongoing consulting. And if you’re preparing a polished manuscript for the next step, you can meet online with a literary agent or editor who will read ten pages of your work and offer focused, industry-specific guidance. Read on to explore our full range of editorial offerings.
Ask a Writer Mentorship
Questions, clarity, and next steps
Book a free 30 minute virtual meeting with one of our instructors to ask questions about your writing. Sessions will be made available in March, 2026.
Draft Feedback
Draft-level revision and craft guidance
Submit up to 20 pages of your writing to receive detailed written feedback from one of our talented, published instructors. You can also add a video consultation to discuss your work in depth. Within two weeks, you’ll receive an in-depth feedback letter—similar to what you’d get in an advanced writing workshop—plus personalized recommendations for next steps in your writing.
Custom Consulting
Longer-term project support or coaching
For longer projects or more sustained support, our writing consultants provide one-on-one coaching. You’ll work closely with a single instructor who can guide your project over multiple sessions. Each instructor sets their own hourly rate, allowing you to propose a project and design a coaching plan that meets your needs.
Agent & Editor Manuscript Mart
Industry feedback for submission-ready work
If you’re ready to explore publication for your book-length project, share ten pages of your manuscript with an established literary agent or editor. You’ll meet online for a 20-minute consultation to receive professional feedback on your work, including guidance on next steps and insights from an industry perspective.
FAQ
Which option is right for you?
How does editorial support fit with workshops?
GrubStreet’s Editorial Support is designed to supplement our multi-week classes. Many writers move between classes, events, and editorial support over time, depending on their needs. One-on-one support is best for helping move a draft forward, while workshops help you generate new work, study craft topics, connect with other writers, and receive feedback across multiple drafts. See our full class schedule here.
Questions?
We're here to help! If you have any questions about our Editorial Support offerings, please email us at [email protected].