Thistle & Thread Press
An independent micro-press publishing poetry, hybrid work, and limited-run chapbooks - with a focus on emerging voices and small-scale production.
Chapbooks
Limited-run collections of poetry or hybrid writing. Co-edited with the author and printed in small batches. You provide the road map, we just provide the help to get you to your destination as a published author.
Friday Feature
A weekly digital spotlight for a single piece. Rolling submissions, no theme, and focused on emerging voices.
Digital Zines & Ephemera
Digital anthologies, visual poetry, and hybrid journals — a growing archive of Field Notes, planners, and experimental works.
Our releases... so far
Each title we've published has been shaped with care—from first edit to final proof, from layout to paper texture. We believe small-press books deserve the same devotion as the stories they hold. These releases reflect the craft of bringing something meaningful into the world—a space where authenticity can flourish.
Field Notes
daily prompts for deeper pages
Field Notes is a monthly collection of daily writing prompts—half introspective questions, half poetic fragments—designed to draw out your thoughts, memories, and creative instincts. Whether you’re journaling for self-reflection or creative growth, each edition guides you through the month with fresh inspiration every day.
FAQ
Friday Feature —
Our flagship publication — a rolling digital spotlight for original creative work. Submit one piece (poetry, prose, or hybrid) accompanied by a short third-person bio (max 400 characters). There is no set theme or style restriction, though all content must align with Meta's community guidelines. Selected features are published across our social media and website, and considered for inclusion in our annual digital anthology.
Chapbooks & Zines —
We publish small-format and experimental work during open seasonal calls*.
- Chapbooks: up to 60 pages (poetry, hybrid, fragmented narrative)
- Long-format manuscripts: 60-120 pages, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Submit manuscripts in .docx or .pdf format, along with a brief cover letter or artist note.
*Design services are available outside of open seasonal calls.
We do not charge submission fees.
We review submissions twice per week; response times typically range from 2-6 weeks.
