Dark Harbor Press About Founded in 2024, Dark Harbor Press was born from a passion for storytelling that pushes boundaries. We believe that great fiction should be a visceral and unforgettable experience. Our commitment is to work closely with authors to bring their creative vision to life, ensuring every book we publish is a polished work of art. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterDark Harbor Press's overall average response time is faster than most publishers. More ChallengingDark Harbor Press's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. Less ResponsiveDark Harbor Press's overall rate of non-response is higher than most publishers. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words). Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @DarkHarborPress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Dark Harbor Press Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 26 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 56.0 mean avg | 38.5 median | 208 max days (55.2 std dev) Responses 57.69 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 57.69 % (43.3 avg. days per rejection) | 6.7 % personal, 93.3 % form, 0.0 % unspecified | 1.9 % full MS requested Non-Responses 11.54 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 11.54 % (151.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 30.77 % (47.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 27 responses are pending (43 min | 193.4 mean avg | 211.0 median | 327 max days waiting | 83.5 std dev) from 27 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 84 days. (30.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:50 UTC (3 hours, 55 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 14 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only