ABOUT US
About Thistle & Thread Press
Thistle & Thread is an independent literary publisher and community-driven press focused on publishing and presenting curated work that reflects lived experience.
Our focus is creating space for work to exist beyond trends, algorithms, or urgency.
Our Approach
We are not interested in publishing for volume or chasing what is currently trending. Instead, we take our time and focus on presenting work with the attention, context, and respect for both the writing and the writer.
Publishing, to us, is a relationship rather than a transaction. We operate with transparency, communicate clearly, and prioritize consent and sustainability in everything we share.
What We Do
Our primary editorial program is The Friday Feature, a recurring digital spotlight highlighting individual pieces and artists. Each feature is published as part of an ongoing archive that reflects the voices engaging with our community.
In addition to our digital work, we are building toward future curated collections, including chapbook publications.
Community
Thistle & Thread Press exists because writers choose to trust us with their work. Community, for us, is built through participation and clear communication—not scale or visibility.
We aim to create an environment where contributors feel respected, informed, and supported, and where their work is met with attention beyond the moment it is shared.