Submit a serial
By StoryHarbor Editorial Team · Published 2026-04-26 Additional context: By StoryHarbor Editorial Team · Published 2026-04-26
We open for unsolicited submissions twice a year (March & September). Outside those windows, agented
submissions and referrals from existing StoryHarbor authors are welcome year-round.
Additional context: We open for unsolicited submissions twice a year (March & September). Outside those windows, agented submissions and referrals from existing StoryHarbor authors are welcome year-round.
What to send
- Query letter with comp titles and hook. Additional context: Query letter with comp titles and hook.
- First three chapters (double-spaced, standard manuscript format) as PDF or DOCX. Additional context: First three chapters (double-spaced, standard manuscript format) as PDF or DOCX.
- Outline through the first major arc (5–10 pages max). Additional context: Outline through the first major arc (5–10 pages max).
- Intended update cadence (e.g., weekly 3k words). Additional context: Intended update cadence (e.g., weekly 3k words).
Contract snapshot
We offer non-exclusive digital serial rights by default; print and audio can be reserved or split per deal.
Advances are modest but paired with transparent per-chapter revenue splits once the advance earns out. Ask your
agent for our latest rate card.
Additional context: We offer non-exclusive digital serial rights by default; print and audio can be reserved or split per deal. Advances are modest but paired with transparent per-chapter revenue splits once the advance earns out. Ask your agent for our latest rate card.
House expectations
Content warnings on explicit chapters, alt text for author-uploaded cover art, and a public hiatus plan if you
miss more than two consecutive update weeks. See the style sheet for
typographic preferences.
Additional context: Content warnings on explicit chapters, alt text for author-uploaded cover art, and a public hiatus plan if you miss more than two consecutive update weeks. See the style sheet for typographic preferences.
Email rights@storyharbor.io with “Submission” in the subject line. Additional context: Email rights@storyharbor.io with “Submission” in the subject line.
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