Editing Philadelphia Literary Scene (section)

== Independent Publishing ==

Philadelphia hosts independent publishers producing literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Publishers including Paul Dry Books, Quirk Books, and Temple University Press contribute to literary publishing outside corporate consolidation. These presses provide opportunities for work that larger publishers might overlook while contributing to Philadelphia's literary identity.<ref name="literary"/>

Literary magazines and journals published in Philadelphia extend the publishing ecosystem. Print and digital publications provide venues for emerging writers and maintain literary discourse.<ref name="literary"/>