Special Note:

GrubStreet's 2nd Floor Closed 3/18-3/20—From Monday, March 18th to Wednesday, March 20th, GrubStreet's 2nd Floor will be closed for repair work during our normal hours of operation, which means no in-person classes will be taking place. Porter Square Books: Boston Edition on the 1st Floor will still be open for shopping from 5:00pm-8:00pm on these days. The Center will reopen with normal operating hours at 10am on Thursday, March 21st. You can also shop PSB online and at their Cambridge location.

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Consulting

Take your work to the next level.

Whether you want to polish your work before an agent sees it, get one-on-one feedback on your first draft, or seek advice on furthering your writing career—or even if you just need to get motivated—our consultants are here to help.

How It Works

  • Choose your consultant from the list posted on our Consultants’ page.

  • Contact a consultant directly via the Request Consultation link at the bottom of their profile page. Be sure to include your full name, a short summary of your project goals, and your deadline to complete the consultation.

  • A Consulting Agreement will appear on your account dashboard once you and the consultant agree on the project scope and quote.

  • Select Accept Project if you want to continue with the consultation process.

  • A Pay for Project button will then appear. Once payment is submitted the consulting project can begin.

  • Once the consultation is completed, your consultant will Complete the Engagement on their account dashboard and GrubStreet will release payment to them.

  • A Consultant Feedback Form will appear on your account dashboard. Feedback will go directly to the Programs staff and not to the consultant.


Note: Though consultants work with GrubStreet, we do not recommend one expert over another. Since style, personality, and approach can vary, it’s highly recommended that you research potential consultants and ask them questions directly to see if it’s a good fit for you and your project.



What to Expect

GrubStreet consultants cover all genres, and our consultants offer rigorous, energizing feedback, including intensive readings of your manuscript and suggestions for revision.

Our consultants also cover other writer services, such as personal writing coaching, line-editing, career planning, MFA application preparation, and agency and editor submissions. Consultants list their specialty areas and offerings on their consulting profiles. It’s very important for you to define what you are seeking/expecting from the consultation and what your consultant can offer your project before proceeding. Clear goals and objectives contribute to more successful partnerships.