Dark Harbor Press: Agented Submissions Portal Free

Submission Guidelines for Literary Agents

Dark Harbor Press welcomes submissions from literary agents acting on behalf of their clients. This portal is reserved exclusively for agented submissions.

We acquire novel-length works and novellas in commercial horror, suspense, thriller, general contemporary, upmarket fiction, and narrative or subject-driven nonfiction. English-language submissions only. As a mission-driven publisher, we acquire work that aligns with our mission, vision, and publishing goals.

• Novellas: ~20,000–50,000 words
• Book-length works: ~50,000–120,000 words
  We consider original, unpublished manuscripts. Previously published works (including self-published) are not considered for our main list. We do not consider translations, AI-generated, derivative, or unauthorized works.

Through this portal, please provide:

• A cover letter including a brief logline/pitch of the work, project details (title, genre, word count, and 2–3 comparative titles), and a short bio of the represented author.
• A full manuscript in standard format (.docx).
• A synopsis (1–2 pages) that reveals the full arc, including the ending.
• For nonfiction projects: a proposal (overview, audience, market positioning, annotated chapter outline), 1–2 sample chapters, and relevant author credentials/platform.

• Double-spaced
• Legible 12-point serif font
• 1" margins
• File format: .docx only

• Simultaneous submissions are permitted. Please notify us promptly if the project is accepted elsewhere.
• One active project per author at a time.
• Response time: we aim to reply within 55 days for queries; full-manuscript reviews may take longer.