Harry Illingworth

About

Harry is a director and literary agent at DHH Literary Agency.

He studied English Literature and Creative Writing at Northumbria University and completed internships at Michael O'Mara Books, HarperCollins and Pan Macmillan. He then worked at Goldsboro Books and DHH, spending five years as Marketing and Communications Manager while building his list before becoming a full-time agent. His clients include prize-winning and bestselling authors.

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Agency submission guidelines

Submissions should be sent to one chosen agent only, electronically; postal submissions are not considered and will be discarded. What to send: a covering letter describing the novel (including total word count), where it sits in the market, and information about the writer and their writing ambitions. Synopsis: a single page synopsis is preferred, outlining the whole story without cliffhangers. Writing sample: the first three chapters or about 10,000 words, typed (size 12 is ideal) and double spaced. AI use: submissions, including the covering letter and synopsis, must be the original work of the author. Submissions generated, written, co-written or edited using artificial intelligence technology cannot be accepted. No reading fee is charged.

Agency AI policy

DHH Literary Agency do not accept submissions generated, written, co-written or edited using artificial intelligence technology.

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Clients include

• Tariq Ashkanani
• Gareth Brown
• Ed Crocker
• Jane Crowther
• Jenni Coutts
• Sunyi Dean
• Mark de Jager
• Paddy Dobson
• James Goodhand
• David Goodman
• Tom Hindle
• Sarah Jackson
• Bethan James
• Micaiah Johnson
• Femi Kayode

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