Hosted by Wittenberg University
First Annual Writers’ Camp
(Rising) Grades 9-12
June 19 – 23, 2023
Champion City Write Now (CCWN) invites you to apply for the First Annual Writers’ Camp, which will be held June 19–23, 2023 on Wittenberg’s campus. The Writers’ Camp is an immersive writing program open to any high school student in Clark County, (rising) grades 9–12. Attendees will participate in 4 days of workshops (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) led by CCWN’s team of instructors to create stories, poems, essays, and comics. The Writers’ Camp will conclude with a final day of celebration and showcasing – campers will read their best work at a public event, and all attendees will publish their selected pieces in the printed CCWN Anthology.
To be considered, applicants should submit a short writing sample of their best work. Applications are due by May 15 but will be considered on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by June 1. Information about our 2024 Camp is coming soon!
Eligibility Guidelines
- Applicants must be enrolled in a school district in Clark County OR must be residents of Clark County if enrolled in online or home school
- Applicants must be in (rising) grades 9–12
- Only one entry per student
- Only single-author writing samples are eligible
Submission Guidelines
Attendees will participate in workshops for four different genres (fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, and graphics) but only need to submit a writing sample in one category to apply. Please see guidelines below:
Fiction: Fiction is written in prose and describes imaginary people and events. We consider short fiction stories on any subject. All characters must be original. Please submit short stories of at least 500 words and no more than 5000 words. Upload only one submission in a single file. Include your name and page numbers in your submission file.
Poetry: Poetry is written work that uses rhythmical language and often appears in lines rather than prose sentences. Submit a packet of 1–5 poems. We prefer packets that include at least 2 poems but will also accept single-poem submissions. Please do not submit poems separately. Submit all poems in a single document. Include your name and page numbers in your submission file.
Nonfiction: Creative nonfiction is written in prose and describes real events using storytelling techniques. Please submit your memoir, personal narrative, or creative essays of at least 500 words and no more than 5000 words. Nonfiction based on research must include a list of sources used. Upload only one submission in a single file. Include your name and page numbers in your submission file.
Graphic Comics: Submit comics (of at least one panel and up to two pages of multiple panels), illustrated essays, or illustrated poems. Submissions can be excerpts of longer works and can be in black and white or color. Include your name and page numbers in your submission file.
The Writers’ Camp registration fee for the week is $100, which includes on-campus meals, instruction, and materials. Students may apply for a partial need-based fee reduction if eligible. All accepted students must pay a $50 nonrefundable deposit no later than June 10. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus each day.
If you would like more information, please contact CCWN Director Erin Hill at hille3@wittenberg.edu.