2026 Pitch Perfect Application Form

2026 Pitch Perfect Application Form
What do you do with a manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT.

Pitch Perfect gives aspiring authors the opportunity to meet with an agent or editor and receive feedback on their manuscript, synopsis, and query letter.

Applicants must have a completed manuscript of fiction or creative non-fiction that has not been previously published. They will submit the first twenty pages of their manuscript, along with a synopsis and query letter, to be reviewed by an assigned agent or editor. Following the review, the agent or editor will schedule a 20-minute virtual meeting with the author to provide feedback and advice.

The cost for a 20-minute session is $49. The Pitch Perfect fee will be taken after an application is approved.

The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2026.

Please review the Pitch Perfect page for frequently asked questions.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Do you identify as belonging to one or more of the following communities?*

Blackd/Deaf or Hard of HearingDisabledFemaleGenderfluidImmigrantIndigenousLBTQ2SIA+MaleNon-BinaryPerson of ColourRefugeeSenior (65+)TransOther
If you are successful in your application, would you prefer to be matched with an agent or an editor? (Please note that while we try to match everyone according to their preferences, matches are not guaranteed.)*

AgentEditorNo Preference
Has your manuscript been previously published? (Either through a traditional publisher or self-published.)*

YesNo
Is your manuscript complete?*

YesNo
Which genres bet describe your project? Please check all that apply.*

Commercial FictionFantasyHorrorLiterary FictionMemoirMysteryNon-FictionRomanceScience FictionThrillerYoung Adult Fiction (ages 13-18)Young Adult Non-Fiction (ages 13-18)
Please provide a short blurb/summary of your manuscript.*
If applicable, tell us how your experience as a member of a marginalized community has shaped your project.*
Have you published other books?*

NoYes, through traditional publishingYes, through self-publishingYes, through both traditional and self-publishing
How many books have you published?*

1-23-55+
The fee for Pitch Perfect is $49. If your application is successful, you will be sent a link for payment. Please check the box to confirm you are aware of the fee.*

Yes, I am aware of the $49 fee for Pitch Perfect.
Please upload your query letter.*

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Please upload your synopsis.*

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Please upload the first twenty pages of your manuscript.*

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FOLD 2026 partners with The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing podcast for a live recording. During the session, industry professionals will review anonymized query letters and manuscript pages. Would you like your query letter and pages to be considered for review on the podcast?*

YesNoMaybe
Is there anything else you would like to us consider when reviewing your application?*
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