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Harry Illingworth

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DHH Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
fiction
Looking for
Genre fiction; crime and thriller hooks; high concept; science fiction; fantasy; dystopian/post-apocalyptic; speculative/supernatural; horror; spy stories; genre-bending with clear commercial appeal
How to submit
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Harry Illingworth is a literary agent at DHH Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Agency aims 8-16 weeks (assume pass after 16 weeks). Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Agency aims 8-16 weeks (assume pass after 16 weeks)

Notes

Not looking for: screenplays; YA unless clear adult appeal; short stories/novellas. Submit cover letter and first 3 chapters and 1-page synopsis as Word attachments.

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