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We’re thrilled to announce the release of A Spork in the Road, by Emily Carter!

Emily’s warm, witty essay collection, published under our EPIC Carteret Books imprint, is ready to take root in your library—and your heart.

Welcome to Planck Length Publishing

Planck Length Publishing exists to publish bold, imaginative, and thought-provoking works that expand the boundaries of literature, philosophy, and inquiry.

We ride shotgun for stories that raise questions, challenge assumptions, and ignite curiosity. Through innovative publishing methods and a commitment to accessibility, we empower a small universe of voices, ensuring the speculative arts remain as expansive and transformative as the imaginations and intellects that shape them.

Welcome to Planck Length Publishing

Planck Length Publishing exists to publish bold, imaginative, and thought-provoking works that expand the boundaries of literature, philosophy, and inquiry.

We ride shotgun for stories that raise questions, challenge assumptions, and ignite curiosity. Through innovative publishing methods and a commitment to accessibility, we empower a small universe of voices, ensuring the speculative arts remain as expansive and transformative as the imaginations and intellects that shape them.

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New EPIC Carteret Books Release

A Spork in the Road by Emily Carter

A debut essay collection blending humor and insight in a journey that’s equal parts soul food and storytelling.

Emily Carter’s A Spork in the Road will warm your heart, feed your soul and flat-out make you a better person. It just will.

Celia Rivenbark, NYT-Bestselling author of We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier

Learn more about the book and Emily's Detour Book Tour

About the Press

Planck Length Publishing is a very small press dedicated to cultivating the speculative arts in coastal North Carolina and beyond. Founded in 2025 by Autumn and Jack Ware, PLP builds on the foundation of EPIC Carteret, the NC Arts Council-funded podcast that showcases the people and places that make the Crystal Coast extraordinary.

PLP’s first imprint, EPIC Carteret Books, expands this mission by publishing uplifting, place-based storytelling that highlights regional voices, history, and culture. This imprint serves as a home for poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, and community-driven narratives that celebrate the richness of coastal life.

Visit EPIC Carteret to learn more about our origins and evolution.

Values

At Planck Length Publishing, we embrace storytelling as both an art and an act of discovery. Our values guide everything we create, publish, and champion.

Exploration

We believe in seeking out the uncharted in thought and artistic expression.

Transformation

We believe the best narratives create space for change.

Empowerment

We believe championing diverse creators enriches the literary landscape for all.

Versatile Publications & Productions

At PLP, each project finds its ideal form, whether a hand-bound chapbook, a thought-provoking zine, a limited-edition hardcover, or innovative audio formats like podcasts and audiobooks. Through immersive events, workshops, and festivals, PLP connects authors and readers in meaningful, real-world spaces.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

Zines and Chapbooks

Hardcovers and Paperbacks

Immersive Events

For Writers

In addition to supportive indie press publishing for boundary-pushing writers, we offer a suite of author services—including editing, book coaching, website design, and cover design—to champion you in bringing your work to life with professional quality and artistic integrity.

Want to Publish with PLP?

We'll soon be on the lookout for intrepid writers and artists to contribute to Mystic Flytrap Magazine, a regional literary journal in the works, and Weird Tales from Waves End Retreat, a collection of beach trailer-inspired short stories (for starters). Whether you write speculative fiction, essays that question conventional thinking, or hybrid works that defy categorization, we invite you to join our experimental literary community.

Want first access to submission openings? Join our Writers’ Signal List for early announcements, submission tips, and insider updates.

PLP LEADERSHIP

Planck Length Publishing's operational and strategic leadership team are responsible for setting PLP’s direction and managing daily operations.

Autumn Ware

Creative Kingpin

Superpower: scouting the landscape for stories

Jack Ware

Chief Technomancer

Superpower: wielding code to enchant wordcraft

Marjorie Peltier

Systems Sage

Superpower: strategizing for prosperous partnerships

Melissa Kelley

Epic Editor

Superpower: coaxing out incandescent creative potential

Upcoming Events

For Readers & Patrons

You don’t have to be a writer to be part of the PLP universe. Whether you want to discover new voices, explore speculative arts, or support independent publishing, we invite you to engage.

Discover New Reads

Immerse yourself in bold, thought-provoking literature, like A Spork in the Road by Emily Carter. Buy it.

Attend Events & Readings

Join us for immersive storytelling experiences like Winter Hauntings. Get the scoop.

Support the Arts

Find out how you can champion indie publishing and emerging authors. Partner with PLP.

Interested in being part of PLP’s literary ecosystem? We’d love to hear from you. Email us to learn more about upcoming opportunities to engage, support, and explore.

Email us at [email protected].

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