Poetry Manuscript Consultation

Every book I’ve ever written and been lucky enough to have published was a collaboration. There are so many fingerprints that show up on the pages of my poems. I have never felt that I’ve truly written “alone” and am thankful for that. For the last 15 years, I have been in conversation and giving manuscript consultations to a myriad of poets writing in a wild variety of styles. My consultation packages come directly from my time as the poetry editor for Tin House magazine and then the poetry editor and co-creator of Tin House Books’ poetry list. I have edited and consulted on books by Ariana Reins, Megan Fernandez, Tommy Pico, Caitlyn Curran, Morgan Parker, Hanif Abdurraqib, Bianca Stone, and Khadijah Queen among many others. 
 

01

Turn your manuscript into a book

Manuscript Consultation
$ 2000.00

  • Full poetry manuscript (60- 80 pages)
  • Written editorial letter
  • Annotated manuscript
  • Two 60–90 minute conversations

02

Let's start a conversation about your work

Poetry Packet Consultation
$ 450.00

  • Up to 10 poems (or 15 pages)
  • Written notes
  • 45-minute conversation

03

Get that poem up and running

One Poem Consultation
$ 100.00 (up to 3 pages)

Detailed editorial feedback on a single poem.

More Poetry Offerings From Matthew

Speaking + Readings

I love sharing my work and learning from others' work. My talks and readings are more conversational than lecture-like and centered on human connection.

Six-Week Online Poetry Studios

These poetry studios are a place to come together, support one another's creativity, and explore what it means to be a writer. 

Poetry Workbooks

These digital workbooks come directly from my own life as a writer. Each one is full of useful, fun prompts I use every day. I'm excited to share them with you. 

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