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.
Narrative Constants
From Our Blog
Lot 1, Draft One — A Story in Progress
I've been coming to Atlantic Beach for vacations since I was a kid in the 80s, which is now, officially, last century and last millennia. We spent the odd long weekend at Atlantis Lodge [...]
A Spork in the Road Is Here – And It’s Everything We Hoped It Would Be
It’s official: A Spork in the Road, the first book from EPIC Carteret Books under the Planck Length Publishing banner, is out in the world—and it is singing. We are beyond proud to introduce [...]
Introducing Weird Tales from Waves End Retreat
At the edge of the North Carolina coast lies a place that doesn’t show up on most maps. Waves End is a fictional barrier island where reality ripples, time warps, and the locals know better [...]
Weird Tales from Waves End Retreat
A short story anthology set in a fictional North Carolina mobile home park. Each strange tale unfolds in a different trailer—across time, across genres.
- Weird fiction submissions open July 1 - August 1
- Book cover art contest open August 1 - August 15
- Celebration at WeirdFest 2025
- Featuring stories, artwork & alternate covers in a companion zine
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
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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
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.
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
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.
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.