Our Story

A house built for the long sentence.

Pen X Press was founded on a simple conviction: that authors deserve a publisher who treats the book as both a literary work and a designed object. We acquire selectively, edit deeply, and design with care — so the books we make are read, kept, and passed down.

Mission

To champion distinctive voices and turn manuscripts into enduring works of literature.

Vision

A future where independent publishing leads the conversation — by craft, not by algorithm.

Leadership

AM

Adrienne Marsh

Founder & Publisher

20 years in independent publishing.

IW

Idris Wole

Editor-in-Chief

Formerly at Faber & Faber.

RP

Reina Park

Creative Director

Award-winning book designer.

Why publish with Pen X Press

01

Author-first contracts

Transparent royalties, rights you keep, and a partnership that lasts beyond launch day.

02

Editorial craft

Every manuscript receives developmental, line, and copy editing by senior editors.

03

Designed objects

Books built to be kept — cloth-bound, foil-stamped, archival paper.

04

Lasting marketing

We invest beyond the launch week with press, events, and bookseller relationships.