Manuscript Month

Manuscript Month

Manuscript Month 2026: What’s Coming & Key Dates

Planning ahead for Manuscript Month 2026? We’re excited to share share that the registration is open for our Online Sessions and Workshops.

Additionally, here are the key dates for writers interested in participating in GrubStreet’s Manuscript Mart 2026, where top literary agents and editors will read your work in advance and meet with you online to provide direct feedback:

• Manuscript Mart Appointments Open for Members: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
• Manuscript Mart Appointments Open for Non-Members: Friday, February 20, 2026
• Manuscript Mart Appointments Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
• Manuscript Mart Appointments Take Place: Week of May 12–16, 2026

Mark your calendars and check back soon for the announcement of the Manuscript Month in-person events, or join our mailing list to receive all details as soon as they’re released.

In a Nutshell

Writing a book is challenging enough, so getting your manuscript submission-ready while navigating the publishing landscape shouldn’t be even harder. But without meaningful opportunities for writers to learn how publishing really works or to connect directly with agents and editors, many talented writers can struggle with no real roadmap to success.

Taking place in May 2026, GrubStreet’s Manuscript Month is here to give you permission to a dedicate a full month to take serious steps in your writing and publishing journey. This is the only time of the year GrubStreet offers its exclusive access to these unique seminars,and advanced month-long workshops, packed with practical, no-nonsense advice from authors and publishing professionals who know exactly what it takes to create an achievable path to publication.

Whether you’re polishing your manuscript or just want to demystify the publishing journey, Manuscript Month is here to inspire, connect you with the right people at the right time, and help you take the next steps for your writing.

What's Happening

• Sessions: Honing your pitch? Revising your manuscript? Exploring self-publishing? These two hour sessions provide the tools and guidance from experienced authors and industry professionals to help strengthen your craft and demystify the publishing process.

Register for Sessions

• Manuscript Workshops: Ready to workshop your manuscript in progress? These advanced 4-week workshops will help you deep dive into your novel, memoir/nonfiction, autofiction, romance, and mystery manuscripts.

Register for Workshops

• Manuscript Mart: Have a manuscript that’s ready to share? Want exclusive feedback from industry professionals? Book a 20-minute meeting with leading literary agents or editors who will read your work in advance and provide feedback from an industry perspective in our popular Manuscript Mart. Meeting will take place online the week of May 12–16. Note: Registration for Manuscript Mart will open on February 20 at 1:00pm ET.

See Our Manuscript Mart Agents & Editors

Who’s This For?

Manuscript Month is for anyone who feels caught in the gap between their writing dreams and the sometimes-daunting reality of publication. It features online programming open for writers across the country focusing primarily on book-length projects like novels or memoirs, but is also helpful for anyone — regardless of genre or career stage — who’s interested in learning more about what it takes to get published.

How Does it Work?

Manuscript Month is a true choose-your-own-adventure where you can select exactly what works for your schedule, interests, and needs. Want to meet with an agent in our Manuscript Mart? Sign up. Interested in learning from authors in special sessions or workshops? Pick the ones that excite you most. It’s all à la carte with zero requirements.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for Manuscript Month sessions, workshops, and Manuscript Mart appointments. You can apply for scholarships directly from the registration page of sessions and workshops by simply clicking on "Apply for Scholarship" within that page, and then filling out the short application.

To apply for a Manuscript Mart scholarship, click here.

Questions

Have questions? Email us at [email protected].