Query Letter Consultations [SOLD OUT]

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Query letter consultations are available for query letters to agents, as well as for personal/artist statements for applying to residencies, workshops, or MFA programs. Please note that this consult is only for query letters and personal/artist statements. For feedback on manuscripts, please see our manuscript consultations instead. Before enrolling, please review the full consultation guidelines, as well as our roster of editors.

Editor Selection: Writers have the option to select the editor they'd prefer to work with, though selections are subject to editor availability. Editor bios can be found on the consultation page.

Availability: Up to 10 writers may enroll, and slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Timeline: Each writer will receive detailed marginal notes and a 30-minute phone or video call with their editor, to be completed by July 31, 2026.

Deadline: Query letter consultations can be purchased until May 11, 2026 (or until the 10 available slots are filled). The deadline to submit materials is June 1, 2026.

-After you purchase a query letter consultation, we will send you a private Submittable link to submit your manuscript.

-To purchase a query letter consultation as a gift, simply forward the confirmation email that contains the submission link to the gift recipient.

-In lieu of a cover letter, please include a paragraph or two about yourself to help us to get to know you and your writing progress. What are you applying to and what are your goals for applying? If this is a query letter for agents, please let us know if this is your first time querying a full-length work and how far along you are with your manuscript-in-progress. Is there anything specific you would like help with or have questions about?

This opportunity will also serve as an important fundraiser for Electric Lit, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Proceeds will be used to pay staff salaries, writer fees, and help us continue to edit, nurture, and publish over 500 writers annually.

Please send any questions to editors@electricliterature.com.