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Category: The Writer’s Camp Bugle
The Writer’s Camp Bugle is our camp newsletter—an occasional roundup of news, announcements, and stories from the Writer’s Camp community. It highlights upcoming events, recent publications, Counselor updates, new resources, and behind-the-scenes notes from the Campfire. Posts in this category keep our campers informed and connected.
Introducing Writer’s Camp Editorial Education
Writer’s Camp now offers a connected set of opportunities to help people learn to review, understand editorial practice, and lead journals.
Editor Opportunity: Creative Nursing
Creative Nursing: A Journal of Values, Issues, Experience, and Collaboration is seeking its next Editor-in-Chief. Learn more about this editorial leadership opportunity and see the complete SAGE call for qualifications, responsibilities, and application instructions.
Senior Editor for Editorial Operations
Writer's Camp is looking for a Senior Editor for Editorial Operations to support The Working Guide to Editorial Systems (WGES), an online resource for scholarly publishing. The role involves content development, author recruitment, and mentoring contributors in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for editorial excellence.
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🏕️ From The Writer's Camp Bugle
Lots is happening at camp! Here are a few upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and strengthen your scholarly writing and publishing skills.
- CAMPOREE – Friday, July 24, 11:00 a.m. ET: Join Daniel J. Pesut for The Through Line: Mapping a Life of Leadership. Register now.
- CAMPOREE – Friday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. ET: Join Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus, founders of Retraction Watch, for When Scholarship Goes Off Course: A Conversation with the Founders of Retraction Watch. Register now.
- SUMMER OF PEER REVIEW: Our 14-part series concludes on September 17, followed by a special CAMPOREE during Peer Review Week on September 18: AI Is Not the Reviewer: Reframing Editorial Use of Artificial Intelligence.
- CALL FOR TRAIL PACK AUTHORS: We're planning Trail Packs for the remainder of 2026. If you have a previously published article that deserves renewed attention, we'd love to hear from you.
- VIRTUAL INANE 2026: Registration remains open for the August 6–8 conference. Join colleagues from around the world for three days of nursing editing, publishing, and scholarly communication.
Editor Search: Research in Nursing and Health
Eileen Lake, PhD, RN, FAAN, the current Editor-in-Chief of Research in Nursing and Health, will resign at the end of December 2026. Wiley is seeking a new EIC to advance the journal's legacy and maintain quality. Applications are due by August 31, 2026, with an annual honorarium for the role.
Manuscript Success Receives 2026 APEX Grand Award
Manuscript Success: The Complete Series has won the 2026 APEX Grand Award for Publication Excellence in the Writing Series category. This award highlights the journal's dedication to assisting nurse authors in their academic publishing journey. The series features 11 articles providing essential guidance for emerging research writers.
Opportunity: Writing for Publication for Nurses
Cynthia Saver is the editor of five editions of Writing for Publication for Nurses. She is starting work on the 6th edition and seeks a co-editor who will have the option to become the lead editor for subsequent editions. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career nurse to advance their career and give back to the nursing community. Requirements include publishing experience and a passion for helping nurses share their expertise through publication. If you are interested, please send your CV and a cover letter to csaver57@gmail.com for consideration. Deadline is July 10th. Cynthia is also interested in any recommendations you might have even if you don’t want to take this on yourself.
Editor Search: Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice
Sage announces the search for a new Editor of Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice. This peer-reviewed, quarterly publication aims to provide accessible, relevant exploration of public policy, the legislative and regulatory processes, and their impact on nursing practice, examine nurses’ roles in health policy and the political process; and explore the role of nursing in the health care system and in health policy development. We are currently accepting editor applications for a three-year term, with a target start date of January 1, 2027. The current editor, Christine Kovner, is happy to discuss the role with anyone who is interested. Email: ctk1@nyu.edu
Editor-in-Chief: Lippincott Nursing Open
Wolters Kluwer is currently inviting nominations and applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the newly created gold open access, online-only journal Lippincott Nursing Open. The journal will aim to serve as a comprehensive platform that drives evidence-based practice and professional development in nursing and healthcare. Lippincott Nursing Open will vigorously maintain high publishing standards … Continue reading Editor-in-Chief: Lippincott Nursing Open
Summer of Peer Review Contest Winners
I am delighted to announce the winners of the Writer's Camp Summer of Peer Review contest! This year, we received exactly five entries—which means we had exactly five winners. Congratulations to all of our participants, who will each receive a Writer's Camp magnet. The prompt was... "The unofficial motto of peer review is..." Faith Tissot … Continue reading Summer of Peer Review Contest Winners
Editorial Acquisitions Consultant: JNR
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) seeks a part-time Acquisitions Editorial Consultant for the Journal of Nursing Regulation. This remote role involves acquiring manuscripts, recruiting authors, and fostering journal growth, requiring experience in scholarly publishing and strong editorial skills. Details are provided in the job posting.