We let artists be artists

The Cutler Collective

The Cutler Collective is a woman-led editorial studio and representation practice devoted to literary advocacy and thoughtful artist representation.

We work to place work in the right rooms, with the right people, for the right audience, so artists can remain focused on the work itself.

Artist Gallery

Literary Representation

Painter and Visual Artist Representation

Editorial Development

Curatorial and Culture Storytelling Support

What we do

We partner with writers and painters whose work demonstrates seriousness of intent, formal strength, and clarity of voice.

Our role is not to impose direction, but to provide structure, advocacy, and discernment where it is needed.

  • Literary representation
  • Editorial development
  • Painter and visual artist representation
  • Curatorial and cultural storytelling support
Guidelines Section
Submission Guidelines

Before You Submit

Please read carefully before sending your materials

Response Time
8–12 Weeks
We respond to all submissions. Please do not query before this window has passed.
Simultaneous Submissions
Permitted
Notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Previously Published
Not Accepted
Work must be unpublished in English. Translations considered case-by-case.
Fiction & Essays
Up to 8,000 Words
Flash fiction and short prose welcome under 1,500 words.
Poetry
3–6 Poems Per Submission
Submit as one document. No single poem should exceed 3 pages.
File Format — Text
PDF or .docx
12pt, double-spaced, standard margins. Your name and title in the filename.
File Format — Visual Art
JPEG or PNG, 300 DPI min
Include a 250-word artist statement as a separate document.
Email Subject Line
Name — Title — Type
e.g. "Jane Smith — The River — Literary Fiction"
Send All Materials To
[email protected]
Complete the submission form, then attach your work to the email.
Not Currently Accepting

Novel manuscripts, children's books, or screenplays. Work must be previously unpublished in English. International translations considered on a case-by-case basis.