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Does Harper Collins Accept Unsolicited Manuscripts?

2026-04-23 14:41:06
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Yara
Yara
I can find out if HarperCollins is the sort of publisher you want to submit your novel to. No, they are not. Their FAQ states that they do not accept unsolicited manuscripts, except for certain contests and open submissions. I spoke with a self-published author the other day who had tried to submit his work to them. He ended up spending a lot of money on postage with nothing to show for it.
2026-04-24
Kara
Kara
It is generally known that HarperCollins does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. That’s a shame for new writers but their submission guidelines are quite clear: as usual it’s agented submissions for them. I recently re-read the website for HarperCollins and it seems that they only accept agented submissions. There are some imprints (like Harper Voyager) that occasionally accept unagented submissions but these opportunities are few and very competitive.

Whether or not you have interest in HarperCollins having written a manuscript, it would be wise to perfect your query letter. More importantly, find an agent who represents the type of books that HarperCollins publishes. Agents can be incredibly valuable as they have insight into the editorial personalities of the publishing house and know what the current trends are in terms of submissions. J.K. Rowling is another author who found her way into publishing through agents.
2026-04-24
Daphne
Daphne
No unsolicited submissions at HarperCollins. Like most big publishers, their unsolicited submissions policy is standard industry practice. But agents take unsolicited manuscripts all the time, and there are plenty of pitch contests too (e.g. #PitMad). Even some of the smaller imprints published by HarperCollins may put up occasional open submissions calls, but these are often as unpredictable as a lunar eclipse — thrilling if you manage to catch one, but mostly just waiting around for one to happen.
2026-04-25
Thomas
Thomas
HarperCollins does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. No matter how much you beg, they just won’t do it. It’s not personal, it’s just a matter of logistics. They’d be submerged beneath the tidal wave of manuscripts that would pour in were they to open up to unsolicited work. Your best shot is to get yourself an agent who can make sure your work gets in front of the right people. On the rare occasion when HarperCollins does have an open submission period, you can follow them on Twitter for the announcements – a golden ticket to consider.
2026-04-25
Finn
Finn
HarperCollins apparently adheres to the unofficial publishing motto ‘Bring us your agented, your polished and your desperate to be published’. The site’s submission page is a graveyard of dreams by all aspiring writers who are not represented by an agent. I wish they’d bring back the old slush pile, but no, today’s publishing is all about gatekeepers. On the other hand, it’s good for writers to be forced to get their work and themselves into good enough shape. Silver linings.
2026-04-28

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