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Since 1999, Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie Publishers has supported authors from the UK and around the world, publishing books across a wide range of genres through our family of imprints.
From our home in Cambridge, one of the UK’s most historic literary cities, we work with new and established writers to help bring their stories to readers internationally. Our approach combines editorial guidance, creative collaboration and a commitment to producing books our authors can be proud of.
A Heritage of Storytelling
At Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie, we believe every book begins with a story worth sharing. Our role is to help authors shape, develop and publish their work with care, professionalism and respect for their creative vision.
While publishing continues to evolve, our focus remains the same: to champion distinctive voices, support writers throughout their publishing journey and connect their books with readers across the world.
Discover Our imprints
Each of our imprints has its own identity, giving different stories, genres and readers a dedicated place within our publishing family.
Vanguard Press is our flagship imprint, publishing a broad range of fiction and non-fiction from new and established authors. Dedicated to distinctive voices and engaging stories, Vanguard Press brings books across many genres to readers around the world.
Our experienced team supports authors throughout the publishing process, helping them develop their work and bring their books to life.
Nightingale Books is our dedicated children’s imprint, created to inspire young readers and encourage a lifelong love of books. From charming stories for early readers to imaginative adventures for growing minds, Nightingale Books celebrates the joy of childhood reading.
Do you have a story that could inspire a child?
Chimera is our adult fiction imprint, publishing bold, imaginative and unconventional stories for mature readers. From sensual romance to darker and more daring narratives, Chimera gives a home to writing that explores desire, fantasy and the complexities of human experience.
Submissions to Chimera must be intended for adult readers and comply with all applicable laws.
What We believe
What we publish
At Pegasus, we publish books in a wide range of formats, including paperback, hardback, eBook and audiobook. Each year, our catalogue spans a broad variety of genres, from fiction and non-fiction to children’s books and specialist titles.
We welcome both debut and established authors, looking for stories that inform, entertain, inspire and connect with readers.
Through our children’s imprint, we publish books that encourage curiosity, imagination and a lifelong love of reading. Across our wider family of imprints, we also support bold, original and distinctive voices, giving different genres and audiences a dedicated home.
Every Pegasus title is produced with care, professionalism and respect for the author’s work. We work closely with authors, retailers and suppliers to help books reach readers around the world.
When publishing for children, we recognise our responsibility to consider young readers’ wellbeing and development. Our editorial team reviews children’s content with particular care, ensuring it is appropriate for its intended audience.
Our Publishing Contracts
We offer both traditional and shared-cost publishing contracts, allowing us to support a wide range of new and established authors.
Under a traditional publishing contract, the publisher covers the cost of producing, promoting and distributing the book, with the author receiving royalties on each copy sold.
Under a shared-cost contract, the author contributes towards the cost of publication, while we invest in the production, publicity and distribution of the book. Whichever route is offered, every author receives the same professional care, editorial support and commitment throughout the publishing process.
| Feature | Shared-Cost Contract | Traditional Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront contribution | Author contributes towards publication costs | No author contribution |
| Financial investment | Shared between author and publisher | Publisher |
| Royalties | Typically higher royalty percentage for the author | Typically lower royalty percentage for the author |
| Publishing rights | Granted to publisher | Granted to publisher |
| Copyright | Remains with author | Remains with author |
| Access to an expert team throughout the publishing process | ✓ | ✓ |
| A dedicated Production Coordinator | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proofreading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Editorial amendments | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISBN allocation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Book layout & formatting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cover design | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated publicist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to talented illustrators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listed on Nielsen BookData | ✓ | ✓ |
| Worldwide distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to the trade including wholesalers and bookstores | ✓ | ✓ |
| eBook edition available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Promotion and marketing support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reviewer and blogger outreach | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consideration for book awards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary author copies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Author discount on additional copies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media promotions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketing materials available for the author’s own promotion | ✓ | ✓ |
**Contract terms may vary depending on the manuscript, format, imprint and the type of publishing contract offered. Full details are provided in the publishing contract.
A Rewarding Publishing Journey
Publishing a book is an exciting milestone, and we understand how important the journey is to every author. At Pegasus, our team supports writers throughout the process, from manuscript review and production to publication, distribution and promotion.
We work closely with our authors to produce books with care and professionalism, offering guidance at each stage and helping them understand what to expect as their book moves towards publication.
Our aim is to make the publishing process clear, supportive and rewarding, giving authors the confidence that their work is being handled with dedication and respect.
Distribution
Our in-house warehouse and distribution centre helps us fulfil orders efficiently for readers, retailers and trade buyers around the world.
From single-copy orders to larger retailer requests, we manage stock, packing and dispatch with care, helping Pegasus titles reach readers internationally.
By managing much of the process ourselves, we maintain strong oversight of book availability and order fulfilment, supporting authors beyond publication.
Publishing Books Since 1999
History of Pegasus
Pegasus Elliot MacKenzie Publishers was founded with a passion for books, storytelling and supporting authors. Since 1999, we have grown into an independent publishing house with a wide-ranging catalogue and a family of distinctive imprints.
Over the years our focus has remained the same; to publish quality books, champion new and established voices, and help authors bring their work to readers around the world.
Our Team
Behind every Pegasus title is a dedicated team working together to support our authors and their books. From editorial and design to production, publicity and distribution, each department plays an important role in bringing a book to life.
Our team combines experience, creativity and care at every stage, helping authors move from submission to publication with confidence.
