A Guide to UK Fantasy Publishers

The United Kingdom has a thriving fantasy book publishing industry, with many publishers that specialize in the genre. Here is a guide to help you navigate the different fantasy book publishers in the UK:

1. Gollancz: This publisher is an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group and is known for publishing fantasy novels by authors such as George R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and Joe Abercrombie. They are open for submissions, it's always best to check on their website for the current guidelines and requirements.

2. HarperVoyager: This publisher is an imprint of HarperCollins and is known for publishing fantasy novels by authors such as J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Trudi Canavan. They accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it's always best to check on their website for the current guidelines and requirements.

3. Tor UK: This publisher is an imprint of Pan Macmillan and is known for publishing fantasy novels by authors such as China Miéville, Joe Abercrombie and Patrick Rothfuss. They accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it's always best to check on their website for the current guidelines and requirements.

4. Orbit: This publisher is an imprint of Hachette UK and is known for publishing fantasy novels by authors such as Brent Weeks, Brandon Sanderson, and Jim Butcher. They accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it's always best to check on their website for the current guidelines and requirements.

5. Jo Fletcher Books: This publisher is an imprint of Quercus and is known for publishing fantasy novels by authors such as Peter V. Brett, J.Y. Yang and Fran Wilde. They accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it's always best to check on their website for the current guidelines and requirements.

6. Head of Zeus: This publisher is an independent publisher and is known for publishing fantasy novels by authors such as Mark Lawrence, Brian Staveley, and Juliet Marillier. They accept unsolicited manuscripts, but it's always best to check on their website for the current guidelines and requirements.

It's important to note that while many of these publishers accept unsolicited submissions, each publisher has their own guidelines and submission process, so it is important to research and familiarize yourself with the publishers' guidelines before submitting your work. In addition to the above publishers, there are also many other fantasy book publishers in the UK that are worth considering when submitting your work. It's always a good idea to research different publishers, read books they have published and check their guidelines before submitting your work.