Thistle & Thread Press

independent literary publisher. wisconsin. est. 2025


Thistle & Thread Press is an independent literary publisher based in Wisconsin. Founded in 2025, we publish poetry, chapbooks, and ongoing features with attention to the writing and the writer in equal measure.


We are not interested in volume or trend. We are interested in work that reflects a genuine way of seeing.


weekly serial | issn 3070-9865

The Friday Feature

Our weekly digital serial spotlighting individual poems and short works.

Published every Friday.


community prompt series

Loose Threads

Our Saturday community prompt series. A weekly word prompt and conceptual prompt, open to all.


publications

Books & Publications

Poetry and chapbooks from the press.


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Submissions

We are currently open to submissions for The Friday Feature. No fees.

Response within 3-6 weeks.