Philadelphia Stories Cultivating a community of writers, artists, and readers in the Philadelphia region since 2004.
Since 2004, Philadelphia Stories has published writers and artists from the Greater Delaware Valley in its free magazine, reaching more than 5,000 readers every quarter. Philadelphia Stories is the ONLY publication that specifically supports Philadelphia-area writers, building its mission on Philadelphia’s long history of literary tradition. Philadelphia was home to famous authors that include Ben Franklin, Louisa May Alcott, Pearl S Buck, and James Michener. Now, thanks to Philadelphia Stories, readers can discover new local authors all year long by picking up a free copy of the magazine at their local library, bookstore, cafe, or any one of Philadelphia Stories’ hundreds of locations.
“Since issue #1 this magazine has presented superb writing in a variety of genres, and it's done a wonderful job of showcasing the diverse and widespread writing talent in Philly.” -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and thriller author
In addition to connecting writers to readers, Philadelphia Stories also offers professional development opportunities to writers by hosting affordable workshops where writers can fine-tune their craft. Philadelphia Stories also promotes writing and art from the Greater Delaware Valley regionally and nationally through events like art exhibits, festivals, contests, book release parties, and more.
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The mission of Philadelphia Stories is to cultivate a community of writers, artists, and readers in the Delaware Valley by offering the following programs: Free magazine: The primary vehicle for this mission is the free print magazine, which publishes work by local writers and artists. Five thousand copies of the free print magazine are distributed each quarter to more than 200 locations throughout the Delaware Valley, including all 52 branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
PS Junior and PS Teen: PS Teen is an annual magazine published each Fall featuring local writers and artists aged 13-18. Philadelphia Stories also publishes the annual magazine, PS Junior, for local writers and artists aged 12 and younger, which will be published each Spring. The publication release is celebrated at a free event co-hosted by Mighty Writers.
National Writing Contests: Inspired by the work of two local writers who served on the editorial board of Philadelphia Stories, the goal of these named national prizes is to introduce the great culture of Philadelphia to writers throughout the country. The Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction is an annual national short fiction contest with a 2,000 prize. The Sandy Crimmins National Prize for Poetry offers a $1,000 cash award. Both prizes are celebrated at an award reception and dinner.
Workshops and conferences: Philadelphia Stories hosts affordable writing workshops each year, including the Push to Publish conference for emerging and established writers, the Writers at Work conference for published authors, and the LitLife Poetry festival in partnership with the Montgomery County Poet Laureate program.
This books division of Philadelphia Stories showcases local writers through book-length works. Titles include 50 Over 50, a collection of poetry, essays, and fiction by women over age 50. This anthology features work by notable authors like Robin Black, Bonnie Jo Campbell, J.C. Todd, Vickie A. Carr, and Rachel Pastan.
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Reach our sophisticated audience in print and in person with a Philadelphia Stories sponsorship. Options include: •
Advertise in Philadelphia Stories magazine and reach 5000+ readers each quarter: Your ad appears in 5,000 copies of the free magazine, distributed at hundreds of locations throughout the Delaware Valley including cafés, bookstores, and library locations-places where people sit and read, leading to longer views of your advertisement.
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Sponsor an event: Event sponsors receive an exhibit table, two free conference registrations, a logo on all event promotions, and a promotional item to be included in the registration packet.
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Sponsor PS Junior/Teen magazine to support young writers and artists: Sponsor an issue of this free magazine and reach 2,000+ readers each quarter. Exclusive sponsors will be recognized in the magazine, on the website, and at all PS Junior/Teen events.
Show Your Support for the Local Arts: Your brand appears with beautiful artwork and writing from the Delaware Valley, showing your customers that you believe in and support the local arts community. For information about sponsorships, contact Christine Weiser at christine@philadelphiastories.org 4
MAGAZINE DESCRIPTION Philadelphia Stories is a 501c3 that presents fiction, poetry, essays and art from the Delaware Valley. 5,000 copies of Philadelphia Stories are available for free at more 150 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIP RATES Size RATE Full page $1185 ½ Page $810 1/3 $500 Classified $350 Authors $75 MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS • • • •
Published Quarterly: Your sponsorship has a 3-month life. Free Distribution of the publication to 150 cafés, bookstores, and library locations in PA, DE, and NJ. Your sponsorship is included with esteemed writing and artwork. Your sponsorship directly supports writers and artists by keeping Philadelphia Stories – an all-volunteer non-profit, in print, in color and FREE.
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINES Fall: First Friday of August Winter: First Friday of November Spring: First Friday of February Summer: First Friday of May
________________ “Our world is far richer because Philadelphia Stories continues to persevere in a world of fierce competitors." - Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Blackbird Fly (HarperCollins’ Greenwillow Books) ________________
SPONSORSHIP DIMENSIONS Trim size: 8.5 x 11 inches. Three columns to the page. Page Size Full page—non bleed Full page—full bleed bleed all around Half-page horizontal Third-page vertical Third-page square Classified/author ads
7.5" x 10" 8.5" x 11" (trim size) plus add .125" 7.5 x 4.875" 2 .3" x 10" 4.8” x4.875” 3.724"x2.827"
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Black and White Ads and Four-Color Ads: 300 dpi digital file saved as a TIFF, PDF, JPEG or EPS. This can be emailed to christine@philadelphiastories.org Bleed Ads Only full-page ads may bleed. Trim size is 8.5” x 11”ß inches. Send Materials T o: christine@philadelphiastories.org
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Philadelphia Stories hosts two national writing contests each year: The Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction and the Sandy Crimmins Prize for Poetry. Both prizes are celebrated at an award reception and dinner. For $500, your organization can sponsor one of these inspiring events and realize the following benefits: •
Your organization will be recognized as a sponsor of the awards reception on all contest print and online promotions during the six-month contest submission period.
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Your organization will receive 6 complimentary passes to the awards reception and dinner to share with colleagues and customers.
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Your organization will have the opportunity to introduce the winner of the contest.
““On behalf of emerging writers everywhere, thank you, thank you, thank you.” - Allison Alsup, winner of the Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction
Cost: $500 per sponsorship.
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Where to Pick Up A Copy You can pick up a free copy of Philadelphia Stories at any of the locations below. CENTER CITY & SURROUNDING AREAS **Free Library of Philadelphia – all branches Welcome Center, LOVE PARK, 16 & JFK Boulevard A House of Our Own, 3920 Spruce Street Bean Exchange, 7th & Bainbridge Da Vinci Art Alliance Dirty Frank's Fleisher Art Memorial Headhouse Books, 2nd (b/w South & Bainbridge) Hinge Street Kaffa Crossing, 4423 Chestnut Street Kelly's Writers House, University of Pennsylvania campus La Colombe, 19& Walnut and Manayunk Mercer Café Milk & Honey, 518 S. 4th St Milkboy, Center City Mt Airy Read & Eat Musehouse Literary Arts Center, 7924 Germantown Avenue Night Kitchen, Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill OCF Cafe, 21st & Fairmount Penn Book Center, 130 S. 34th Street Philadelphia Java Company, 2nd & Christian; 7th & Bainbridge; 4th (b/w Lombard/South) Read & Eat, Mt. Airy Rosenbach Museum Saxbys Coffee, University City Spiral Bookcase, 112 Cotton Street, Manayunk Temple University Student Center The Green Line Café, 43 and Baltimore The Last Drop, 1300 Pine Street The Last Word, 3925 Walnut Street Weavers Way Co-op, Carpenter and Greene Streets PENNSYLVANIA Ardmore, Saxbys Coffee Bally’s Gym in Cedarbrook Mall Ardmore Milkboy Cafe Camp Hill: The Crimson Frog Coffeehouse Camp Hill: Betsy’s Bakery Chester, Widener University Bookstore Elkins Park Library Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, The Cornerstone Coffee House Harrisburg, The Midtown Scholar Bookstore Hershey - Cocoa Perk Coffee Shop Doylestown Book Store King of Prussia, Maggiano's Little Italy Lancaster, Dog Star Books, 529 W. Chestnut St. Lancaster, Central Penn College Lititz, Aaron's Books Media, Seven Stones Café, 22 S Plum Street, Media, Koffee Korner, 15 S Jackson Street Media, Coffee Beanery, 100 W State Street
**Montgomery County Libraries - all branches Mt. Airy, Infusion New Hope, Farley's Bookstore Norristown : Greater Norristown Art League Open Book, Elkins Park Philadelphia Java Company Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville Pittsburgh, Tazza D'oro Pittsburgh, 61C Cafe, 1839 Murray Avenue Swarthmore, Hobbs Coffee, 1 Park Ave The Swarthmore Campus & Community Bookstore, 4 South Chester Road, Swarthmore (by the Swarthmore Train station) Summerdale: Central Pennsylvania College Upper Merion Township Library Wayne Art Center West Chester, Chester County Book and Music West Reading Wissahickon Valley library (Ambler and Blue Bell) Seven Stones Café, 22 S Plum Street, Media Koffee Korner, 15 S Jackson Street, Media Coffee Beanery, 100 W State Street, Media Starbucks Coffee Co., 443 East Baltimore Pike, Media Media-Upper Providence Free Library, One East Front Street, Media The Helen Kate Furness Free Library, 100 N. Providence Road, Wallingford Trappe Book Store, Phoenixville York, The Rooted Arts Collective NEW JERSEY Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill Collingswood Library Collingswood, Grooveground
Expressit Cafe, 18 Haddon Ave, Westmont Haddon Heights Public Library, 608 Station Ave.
Rowan University, Hawthorn Hall and Barnes & Noble DELAWARE The Arden Library, Arden Between Books, Claymont Brandywine Hundred Library Claymont Library Dagsboro Library Lewes Library Millsboro Library Ninth Street Book Shop, Wilmington Rehoboth Art League Rehoboth Library Middletown, The Gibby 9
Find out how your company can benefit from a Philadelphia Stories Sponsorship by emailing info@philadelphiastories.org Visit www.philadelphiastories.org for more information.