Writing Stories for the Glory of the King
Pack your bags, collect your plot bunnies, and gather your writing supplies because Registration for our March writing camp is now open! What are you waiting for? Don’t tell me you haven’t already figured out which tent you want to be in or which friend you want to be with. Get registered today!
Invite your friends and let’s get ready to write stories, poems, school papers and more all for the glory of the King! See you at camp!
Hello campers!
I’d like to introduce you to our newest tent and auntie.
Tent Name: Pickwick Orchard
Tent Auntie: Bekah
Two facts about the auntie:
She had a mallard duck as a pet when she was a young girl; she began and finished her first children’s chapter book at age eleven and steadily wrote seven more books in the series over the next several years, publishing the first in the series at age seventeen.
Introverted Extrovert
Tent is known for:
NEW TENT! Don’t know yet as it is new.
This is what Auntie Bekah said about her tent. Since it is in an orchard, the tent can be found in the midst of the trees in the orchard. The tent is like the one in the picture only much bigger. It’s quite a lovely tent where you sleep in cozy sleeping bags with lots of extra blankets and pillows. In the morning light you can see the gentle rays of the sun seeping through the tent while remaining cozy in your bed, thinking about where to take your story next.
One other important note about tents and aunties. Brookside Stories will not be open for campers this camp as Auntie Kylie has some life events going on and won’t be available.
Registration for camp starts on the 19th! Mark your calendars and share the date with your friends! We hope to see you all there!
Do we have a clue what we are doing? Probably not. But since the submissions for the Joy collections are over, and since we’ve been asked and we had no clue what our next camp collection was going to be . . . Yep, we decided to just go with “No Clue.” That right. The title for the next KDWC collection really is “No Clue”!
We also have some fun requirements for this collection. If you write something that is only 1 page when it is formatted, you only have to use the words “no clue” once. If you have 2 pages (flash fiction) when the story is formatted, you must use “no clue” twice. If, however, your story ends up 3 or more pages, you must use “no clue” at least three times. (You can use them all on the same page if you want.)
Please be sure you READ ALL the information below before you submit anything and check there for any questions you may have. The answer might already be given. If not, we are happy to answer any you may have.
Series Title: No Clue
Subject Theme: No Clue
Story Due: March 31, 2024
Find all your information below. When your story is ready, please fill out THIS FORM and send your story in. If you have other questions that are NOT answered below, please ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the story have to be?
A: There is no minimum limit, but it cannot be longer than 5k words. (Shorter is good since we are growing in campers which makes our books longer and fatter!)
Q: What does the story have to be about?
A: No clue. That could mean a mystery with no clues, it could be someone who has no clue about what to do or eat, or say, it could be any number of things.
Q: When is the story due?
A: By the end of March 2024.
Q: Who can submit a story?
A: Any KDWC Alumni who has participated in camp in the last year (July ’23, Nov. ’23, March ’24)
Q: Can I use a story I’ve already written?
A: No. This story must be a new story or a story not already finished. You are welcome to use an unfinished story if it fits the theme.
Q: Will you edit my story for me?
A: Auntie Erika will do a final proofread of all the stories (looking for final typos and such), but your story should be edited before you turn it in. Beta Readers are recommended. (If you need an editor, ask for recommendations.)
Q: Will you publish ALL stories submitted?
A: We reserve the right to not include a story in the published version (all stories will be included in the KDWC Only version) if we feel it doesn’t fit the theme, isn’t well written, or has objectionable content. (We will contact the author if we feel a story falls into one of those categories and give them a chance to fix things.)
Q: Can I write a story but only have it included in the KDWC Only version?
A: Absolutely. There is an option to choose that in the form.
Q: Can we have a co-author? (Definition of co-author: someone who actually writes part of the story, not just someone who helps with ideas.)
A: As long as both authors meet the requirements for submitting a story, yes. If two KDWC Alumni want to write a story together for the collection, that is fine. (Just fill out the form once and include both author names and bios.)
Q: Who do we send the stories to?
A: Send them to Auntie Rebekah readanotherpage@gmail.com but please, do NOT send your stories in unless you have filled out the form too.
Q: Will I be able to publish or share my story anywhere if it is published in the collection?
A: Yes. You will retain all rights to your story and are free to share your story with your friends, readers, and fans. You can publish it on your own, and can expand the story to a longer one.
Q: What will be done with the royalties for this collection?
A: We will use the royalties to pay for the costs of publishing and other camp-related expenses. Authors will not be paid royalties for sales of the collection but will retain all rights to royalties of stories published individually (see above). If you do not want your story to be sold in the collection under these terms, you may still choose to have it included in the KDWC Only version.
Q: Are poetry and/or short non-fiction pieces allowed?
A: Yes.
Q: May we submit more than one short story for the collection?
A: No, just one story per person, per collection.
Q: Does your title have to be No Clue?
A: No. Every story may have a different title in this collection.
Q: Should we format the stories in a special way before we send them?
A: Yes, that would help speed up the process.
· If you have it, please use Garamond for your font and size 12.
· Spacing should be 1.1
· Please do not indent each paragraph unless you talk with Erika first.
· Paragraphs should not have an extra space between them.
Q: Are we supposed to include our author bios with the story when we submit it?
A: Yes, please submit a short author bio (between 30-70 words) at the end of your document when you send in your story. This will save us time trying to get them all later. Also, please add one link where readers can find you. (It can be blog, Goodreads, Instagram, etc.) If you don’t have a link, that’s fine, but please let us know.
Q: Is there a certain version of the Bible we are required to use (if we quote any verses)?
A: No. However, if you use something besides KJV you need to look up the rules for the version you use, get permission if required, and provide the permission statement along with your story. (Please mention what version you are using when you submit your story.) [For any easy way to find that information, go here https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/ and look up the version.]
NOTICE FOR ALL WHO ARE WRITING FOR OUR NEW COLLECTION!
After much talk, consultation, and discussion, the Admin and Auntie Erika (our editor and publisher for our collection books) have made a decision about versions of the Bible used in your stories. Of course, if you don’t quote any verses word for word, this will not apply to you, however, please read it anyway. While we encourage the use of the KJV for this collection for legal reasons, if you choose to use another version, you are solely responsible for all of the following, as we will not be checking the legality of quoting from other versions:
If these guidelines aren’t followed, we reserve the right to either reject your submission for publication or ask you to change the verses to KJV.
Note that these guidelines also apply to any other quotes you choose to use in your submission that are not public domain. If you have any questions, please ask.
We look forward to finding out what sort of stories you all will turn in.
Happy writing!
~ Your camp directors,
Rebekah, Hannah, & Angie
We would like to announce our new KDWC Story Collection is ready for your pens. Uh, I mean your stories. (If you missed the release of the Everything collection, you can find it HERE.)
Please be sure you READ ALL the information below before you submit anything and check there for any questions you may have. The answer might already be given. If not, we are happy to answer any you may have.
Announcing the NEW KDWC Story Collection!
Series Title: Joy
Subject Theme: Joy
Story Due: July 31, 2023
Find all your information below. When your story is ready, please fill out THIS FORM and send your story in. If you have other questions that are NOT answered below, please ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the story have to be?
A: No longer than 5k words. No minimum limit.
Q: What does the story have to be about?
A: It must be about Joy
Q: When is the story due?
A: By the end of July 2023.
Q: Who can submit a story?
A: Any KDWC Alumni who has participated in camp in the last year.
Q: Can I use a story I’ve already written?
A: No. This story must be a new story or a story not already finished. You are welcome to use an unfinished story if it fits the theme.
Q: Will you edit my story for me?
A: Auntie Erika will do a final proofread of all the stories (looking for final typos and such), but your story should be edited before you turn it in. Beta Readers are recommended. (If you need an editor, ask for recommendations.)
Q: Will you publish ALL stories submitted?
A: We reserve the right to not include a story in the published version (all stories will be included in the KDWC Only version) if we feel it doesn’t fit the theme, isn’t well written, or has objectionable content. (We will contact the author if we feel a story falls into one of those categories and give them a chance to fix things.)
Q: Can I write a story but only have it included in the KDWC Only version?
A: Absolutely. There is an option to choose that in the form.
Q: Can we have a co-author? (Definition of co-author: someone who actually writes part of the story, not just someone who helps with ideas.)
A: As long as both authors meet the requirements for submitting a story, yes. If two KDWC Alumni want to write a story together for the collection, that is fine.
Q: Who do we send the stories to?
A: Send them to Auntie Rebekah readanotherpage@gmail.com but please, do NOT send your stories in unless you have filled out the form too.
Q: Will I be able to publish or share my story anywhere if it is published in the collection?
A: Yes. You will retain all rights to your story and are free to share your story with your friends, readers, and fans. You can publish it on your own, and can expand the story to a longer one.
Q: What will be done with the royalties for this collection?
A: We will use the royalties to pay for the costs of publishing and other camp-related expenses. Authors will not be paid royalties for sales of the collection but will retain all rights to royalties of stories published individually (see above). If you do not want your story to be sold in the collection under these terms, you may still choose to have it included in the KDWC Only version.
Q: Are poetry and/or short non-fiction pieces allowed?
A: Yes.
Q: May we submit more than one short story for the collection?
A: No, just one story per person, per collection.
Q: Does your title have to be Joy?
A: No. Every story may have a different title in this collection.
Q: Should we format the stories in a special way before we send them?
A: Yes, that would help speed up the process.
· If you have it, please use Garamond for your font and size 12.
· Spacing should be 1.1
· Please do not indent each paragraph unless you talk with Erika first.
· Paragraphs should not have an extra space between them.
Q: Are we supposed to include our author bios with the story when we submit it?
A: Yes, please submit a short author bio (between 30-70 words) when you send in your story. This will save us time trying to get them all later. Also, please add one link where readers can find you. (It can be blog, Goodreads, Instagram, etc.) If you don’t have a link, that’s fine, but please let us know.
Q: Is there a certain version of the Bible we are required to use (if we quote any verses)?
A: No. However, if you use something besides KJV you need to look up the rules for the version you use, get permission if required, and provide the permission statement along with your story. (Please mention what version you are using when you submit your story.) [For any easy way to find that information, go here https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/ and look up the version.]
NOTICE FOR ALL WHO ARE WRITING FOR OUR NEW COLLECTION!
After much talk, consultation, and discussion, the Admin and Auntie Erika (our editor and publisher for our collection books) have made a decision about versions of the Bible used in your stories. Of course, if you don’t quote any verses word for word, this will not apply to you, however, please read it anyway. While we encourage the use of the KJV for this collection for legal reasons, if you choose to use another version, you are solely responsible for all of the following, as we will not be checking the legality of quoting from other versions:
If these guidelines aren’t followed, we reserve the right to either reject your submission for publication or ask you to change the verses to KJV.
Note that these guidelines also apply to any other quotes you choose to use in your submission that are not public domain. If you have any questions, please ask.
Happy writing!
~ Your camp directors,
Rebekah, Hannah, & Angie
A new year has started and with it brings planning and preparation for the year’s camps. Some of this planning and preparation including getting two new aunties. With how much KDWC is growing, we thought we should have two instead of just one, so, without further ado (not that anyone is even reading this until after they’ve gone down and found out just who the new aunties and tents are), let me introduce you to . . .
Tent Name: Chickadee Corner
Tent Auntie: Chelsea
Two facts about the auntie:
Sometimes she gets so excited listening to music that she literally jumps up and down; she owns her favourite chickadee painting in five different versions: as a print, on a notebook, as a puzzle, and on a cross stitch project she liked so much she replicated part of it for a decorative pillow!
Extrovert
Tent is known for:
NEW TENT! We don’t know yet what it will be known for.
This is what Auntie Chelsea said her tent looks like. It’s a little bigger than it looks, is surrounded by tall pine trees, and has a huge bird feeder out front with a large flock of tame chickadees who will eat out of your hand! You will get to sleep in hammocks and macrame nests hanging from the ceiling at different heights, full of lots of comfy pillows and cushions.
Tent Name: Writer’s Woodland
Tent Auntie: Bethany
Two facts about the auntie:
She writes contemporary fiction with a focus on internal conflict and often has her dog on her lap as she writes; in her teens she limited her writing primarily to poetry but began to unlock her love of story writing in her early twenties.
Introverted Extrovert
Tent is known for:
NEW TENT! We don’t know yet what it will be known for.
This is what Auntie Bethany said about her tent. It is higher from the ground than the picture shows and is suspended between several sturdy pine trees. There is a staircase in the back. The tree house platform has plenty of couches and chairs for writing. You will be sleeping in bunk beds here. One other thing, it is set up not too far from Tentalizing Tales.
There is another important bit of information you need to know. Fable Glade will NOT be taking campers in the March camp as Auntie Olivia will be otherwise occupied.
And finally, Registration for the March camp will begin on February 18th, so write it down and share it with your friends.
We hope to see you at camp!
Can you believe October is already almost over? I don’t know about you, but the days have flown for me and here it is almost time for camp once again! I have stories that need written, and I hope you do too. Or maybe you need to edit something already written.
Well, sign up for camp HERE.
And tell your friends and relations. Invite others to join you at camp for a month of writing, chatting, encouragement, and more writing!
I hope to see you there!
~Auntie Rebekah
P.S. There are NEW camp Journals and Trail Trackers. Just go to Amazon and search for KDWC or King’s Daughters’ Writing Camp to find them.
We would like to announce our new KDWC Story Collection is ready for your pens. Uh, I mean your stories.
Please be sure you READ ALL the information below before you submit anything and check there for any questions you may have. The answer might already be given.
Announcing the NEW KDWC Story Collection!
Series Title: Everything
Subject Theme: Any story that fits Everything
Story Due: December 31, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the story have to be?
A: No longer than 5k words. No minimum limit.
Q: What does the story have to be about?
A: It must be about Everything
Q: When is the story due?
A: By the end of December 2022.
Q: Who can submit a story?
A: Any KDWC Alumni who has participated in camp in the last year.
Q: Can I use a story I’ve already written?
A: No. This story must be a new story or a story not already finished. You are welcome to use an unfinished story if it fits the theme.
Q: Will you edit my story for me?
A: Auntie Erika will do a final proofread of all the stories (looking for final typos and such), but your story should be edited before you turn it in. Beta Readers are recommended. (If you need an editor, ask for recommendations.)
Q: Will you publish ALL stories submitted?
A: We reserve the right to not include a story in the published version (all stories will be included in the KDWC Only version) if we feel it doesn’t fit the theme, isn’t well written, or has objectionable content. (We will contact the author if we feel a story falls into one of those categories and give them a chance to fix things.)
Q: Can I write a story but only have it included in the KDWC Only version?
A: Absolutely. Just let me know that when you send in your story.
Q: Can we have a co-author? (Definition of co-author: someone who actually writes part of the story, not just someone who helps with ideas.)
A: As long as both authors meet the requirements for submitting a story, yes. If two KDWC Alumni want to write a story together for the collection, that is fine.
Q: Who do we send the stories to?
A: Send them to Auntie Rebekah readanotherpage@gmail.com but please, do NOT send your stories in unless you have filled out the form too.
Q: Will I be able to publish or share my story anywhere if it is published in the collection?
A: Yes. You will retain all rights to your story and are free to share your story with your friends, readers, and fans. You can publish it on your own, and can expand the story to a longer one.
Q: What will be done with the royalties for this collection?
A: We will use the royalties to pay for the costs of publishing and other camp-related expenses. Authors will not be paid royalties for sales of the collection but will retain all rights to royalties of stories published individually (see above). If you do not want your story to be sold in the collection under these terms, you may still choose to have it included in the KDWC Only version.
Q: Are poetry and/or short non-fiction pieces allowed?
A: Yes.
Q: May we submit more than one short story for the collection?
A: No, just one story per person, per collection.
Q: Does your title have to be Everything?
A: Yes. All story titles must be Everything. (This will match the Anything collection.)
Q: Should we format the stories in a special way before we send them?
A: Yes, that would help speed up the process.
· If you have it, please use Garamond for your font and size 12.
· Spacing should be 1.1
· Please do not indent each paragraph unless you talk with Auntie Erika first.
· Paragraphs should not have an extra space between them.
Q: Are we supposed to include our author bios with the story when we submit it?
A: Yes, please submit a short author bio (between 30-70 words) when you send in your story. This will save us time trying to get them all later. Also, please add one link where readers can find you. (It can be blog, Goodreads, Instagram, etc.) If you don’t have a link, that’s fine, just let us know.
Q: Is there a certain version of the Bible we are required to use (if we quote any verses)?
A: No. However, if you use something besides KJV you need to look up the rules for the version you use, get permission if required, and provide the permission statement along with your story. (Please mention what version you are using when you submit your story.) [For any easy way to find that information, go here https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/ and look up the version.]
NOTICE FOR ALL WHO ARE WRITING FOR OUR NEW COLLECTION!
After much talk, consultation, and discussion, the Admin and Auntie Erika (our editor and publisher for our collection books) have made a decision about versions of the Bible used in your stories. Of course, if you don’t quote any verses word for word, this will not apply to you, however, please read it anyway. While we encourage the use of the KJV for this collection for legal reasons, if you choose to use another version, you are solely responsible for all of the following, as we will not be checking the legality of quoting from other versions:
If these guidelines aren’t followed, we reserve the right to either reject your submission for publication or ask you to change the verses to KJV.
Note that these guidelines also apply to any other quotes you choose to use in your submission that are not public domain. If you have any questions, please ask.
~ Your camp directors,
Rebekah, Hannah, & Angie
Hello!
Welcome to King’s Daughters’ Writing Camp. I’d like to take a few minutes and introduce each tent and auntie to you just in case you were wondering which tent to join. Or perhaps you were just curious about the other tents and aunties. Either way, enjoy!
Tent Name: Baking Up Books
Tent Auntie: Hannah F.
Two facts about the auntie:
An author of gentle, clean, Christian, romance and a leftie (left handed, not politics)
Introvert
Tent is known for:
Eating too many cookies, sharing too many memes, having fun, sleeping in (except for those who wake up early)
This is what Auntie Hannah F. says her tent looks like only there are a few more and they all connect with doors opening between the tents. Think how lovely it would be to sleep with the sound of water gently lapping the dock below you.
Tent Name: Brookside Stories
Tent Auntie: Kylie
Two facts about the auntie:
Little Women is her favorite book of all-time (excluding the Bible, of course), and she wrote dramatic monologues & play scripts before deciding to write books – now she does both ?
Introvert (though kind of extroverted sometimes)
Tent is known for:
Long discussions about random things – especially food and books ?
This is what Auntie Kylie says her tent looks like. Everyone sleeps in hammocks here, and look at the stars you get to see at night! Her tent is just off the edge of the woods and has a perfect place for star-gazing.
Tent Name: Fable Glade
Tent Auntie: Olivia
Two facts about the auntie:
Reads/Writes historical fiction and fantasy. Her favorite desserts include chocolate and caramel
Introvert
Tent is known for:
NEW TENT! We don’t know yet what it will be known for.
This is what Auntie Olivia says her tent looks like only one larger tent instead of many. Everyone gets to sleep in hammocks here. There are lanterns hanging from the trees and some small lights lining the path to the tent. It is just lovely in the glade at night!
Tent Name: Green Gables Garrett
Tent Auntie: Courtenay
Two facts about the auntie:
Her favourite book to read when sick in bed is Emily Post’s Etiquette; she has tried almost every potato chip flavour they make – including maple moose!
Introvert
Tent is known for:
Behaving itself
This is what Auntie Courtenay says her tent looks like only a little more rectangular. There is a light the shines on the porch, but it gets turned off at 9 every evening so it doesn’t disturb other campers. You can sleep on bunk beds or in hammocks in this tent. And there are seats on the porch where you can write.
Tent Name: Prayerful Pens
Tent Auntie: Erika
Two facts about the auntie:
She once played her violin while sitting up in a spruce tree. Her first “book” was started in a giant notebook at age 5 and titled “Stories of People and Animals Around the World.”
Introvert
Tent is known for:
Discussions both deep and fun, daily verses and prayers, question of the day
This is what Auntie Erika said her tent looks like only it’s blue and white and the windows are a little prettier. There are comfortable chairs to sit in and write outside. Looks like you get to sleep on cots or maybe air mattresses here, but you won’t have to duck your head.
Tent Name: Rose Terrace
Tent Auntie: Hannah G.
Two facts about the auntie:
She’s a musician (piano, violin, and viola) and a dog mom; she’s currently working toward becoming a small farmer and growing food.
Extroverted Introvert
Tent is known for:
Having questions every day
This is what Auntie Hannah G. said her tent looks like, only the colors are sage and cream. It’s big enough for 4 bunk beds in each wing and the center is the writing hub. If you run out of bunk beds, you get a choice of sleeping in a hammock or on a mattress on the floor.
Tent Name: Sunrise Peak
Tent Auntie: Angie
Two facts about the auntie:
Loves her big family and writes character- and relationship-focused stories across multiple genres
Introvert
Tent is known for:
Long stretches of quietness broken by intense bursts of silliness
This is what Auntie Angie said her tent looks like only larger so everyone fits in. The canvas top and walls reach just to cot level and yes, you can sleep on cots here. There is a window in the back that can be opened to let in more air. And no zipping or unzipping the door. Isn’t it lovely?
Tent Name: Tentalizing Tales
Tent Auntie: Rebekah
Two facts about the auntie:
Didn’t start writing her first book until she was in her early 20s; she can play the bowed psaltry, though that is an instrument she’s never included in a story.
Extrovert
Tent is known for:
Nicknames, pillow fights, and elaborate parties, as well as long chats about anything and everything
This is what Auntie Rebekah says her tent looks like. It has both a front and back porch. The tent is more of a khaki color instead of cream. You sleep in bunk beds here and the sides of the tent can be rolled up. (Don’t worry, there is a screen wall if you roll up the sides.) And a porch swing is on the back porch.
I hope you enjoyed this little introduction to our tents and aunties. Hope to see you over at the campground! Don’t forget, registration opens on Monday, June 20th! You’ll find the link on the Home page (just scroll to the bottom).
Sign-ups are now open for our March 2022 camp! Does anyone else feel like it’s been too long and yet not long at all? The official camp challenge will run March 1-31st, with gates opening February 25th and closing April 2nd. Come join us for another incredible month of writing and fellowship!
You can find the sign up form here or on the camp website. Pull on your rain boots, pack your favorite hot drink mix, and invite all your writing friends to come along! Also, keep your eye out for the unofficial blog and social media tour coming to a blog or Instagram near you, and give them a like or a share. (Thanks, Jen and everyone!) Can’t wait to see you any and all of you!
~ Your camp directors,
Rebekah, Hannah, & Angie
Welcome to our new Camp Headquarters!
We hope you’ll stick around and check things out. Let us know if there are things you think we should add, links that don’t work, or information that is not to be found. With 700 virtual acres it can be difficult to keep track of everything. Not to mention the bluejays and magpies who steal things, the squirrels who bury things, and the other wild animals who might drag something away.
