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Harry Illingworth

An agent with DHH Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

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Harry went into publishing after studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Northumbria University. He completed internships at Michael O’Mara Books, HarperCollins and Pan Macmillan, gaining experience in different departments of the publishing industry, before starting to work at Goldsboro Books and D H H Literary Agency. He worked for five years as Marketing & Communications Manager at Goldsboro whilst developing his list for the agency, before focussing on being a full-time literary agent. Harry’s client list includes prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling authors such as Stuart Turton, Micaiah Johnson and Richard Swan, but also includes recent breakout debut novelists and Waterstones Thriller of the Month selected authors such as Tom Hindle and Femi Kayode.

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United Kingdom

Fiction Open

Harry loves genre fiction and is always looking for novels that cross and defy genres, but have clear commercial appeal. He responds well to unique voices and strong hooks within crime and thriller, especially high-concept ideas. He loves science fiction and fantasy of all kinds, especially gritty and epic, and is also looking for speculative and supernatural fiction; spy stories and mould-breaking mysteries. More than anything, he wants to be entertained, but a strong writing style is essential. He does not accept screenplays. Please do not send him YA, unless there is clear adult appeal.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Crime.
Lengths:
Novel Novel
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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AccuracyWe have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported11 min | 40.0 mean avg | 28.0 median | 77 max days (30.5 std dev)
Pending2 responses are pending (16 min | 34.5 mean avg | 34.5 median | 53 max days waiting | 26.2 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

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The agent will try to make a decision within 112 days.
This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most recent response reported was received on 11 Mar 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Feb 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 29 May 2024
Last Audited: 07 Mar 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 25 Mar 2019

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