Publisher Directory

Research publishers directly.

Some authors choose to submit directly to publishers, particularly smaller and independent presses that accept unagented submissions. Knowing which publishers are open, and what they publish, takes careful research.

Phoenix is building a publisher directory with listings added only once verified. Our team is available to help authors research relevant publishers and submission routes while the directory grows.

What we can help you with

• Publisher research

  Help identifying publishers whose lists match your genre and book type.

• Submission status checks

  Guidance on which publishers currently accept unagented or unsolicited submissions.

• Imprint clarification

  Help understanding which imprint within a publisher is the right fit.

• Shortlist building

  Support putting together a realistic list of publishers to approach.

Built for authors who are

• Considering direct-to-publisher submission
• Writing in a genre served by independent presses
• Unsure which publishers accept unagented work
• Researching publishers alongside literary agents

How it works

1. Step 01

   Tell us about your book

   Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

2. Step 02

   We review your goals

   Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

3. Step 03

   We recommend the right approach

   You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

4. Step 04

   We create or execute the work

   Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

5. Step 05

   We review the next steps with you

   We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

We look at your book as a whole, not one task in isolation. The same team can connect publisher directory with the editing, publishing, marketing or media work around it, so each piece supports the next. We explain what we recommend and why, agree the scope with you before starting, and never promise sales, rankings, coverage or reviews.