About The Writer’s Camp Journal
The Writer’s Camp Journal is a quarterly, open-access publication of articles posted on the Writer’s Camp platform. Writer’s Camp was created as an online resource for individuals interested in writing, editing, and publishing. While the focus is primarily for nurses and nursologists, anyone is welcome to take advantage of the resources posted on Writer’s Camp. Articles on Writer’s Camp and in The Writer’s Camp Journal are high-quality, current, and informative, and are focused on helping both novice and seasoned nurses be successful in disseminating their scholarly work.
Our team of 40 Counselors write many of the articles in The Writer’s Camp Journal, but we welcome submissions from anyone who shares the mission and ideals of Writer’s Camp. Click here to learn more about writing for Writer’s Camp and how to submit an article.
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| Editorial Staff | Publisher |
| Editor-in-Chief: Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN Associate Editor: Peggy L. Chinn, PhD, RN, FAAN Associate Editor: Jenny Chicca, PhD, RN, CNE, CNEcl Associate Editor: Anjie Raber, PhD, RN, CNE, EBP-CH Editorial Board: The Writer’s Camp Counselors serve as the Editorial Board. Editorial Office: admin@writers-camp.org | Maine Desk LLC 161 Conant Street Westbrook, ME 04092 207-415-1590 207-553-7751 (fax) The Writer’s Camp Journal is published by Maine Desk LLC as part of the Writer’s Camp educational initiative. |
| Copyright: All articles published in The Writer’s Camp Journal are open access and protected by a CC-BY-ND 4.0 license. There are no fees to publish in The Writer’s Camp Journal. The Writer’s Camp Journal is indexed in OpenAIRE and CINAHL. | Zenodo provides digital object identifiers and archiving for The Writer’s Camp Journal. eISSN: 3068-4056 |
Continuous Publication Model
The Writer’s Camp Journal publishes using a Continuous Publication Model with scheduled weekly releases. New articles are published at least weekly throughout the year on Thursday at 7:00 AM Eastern Time and added immediately to the current quarterly issue. At the end of each quarter (Jan-Mar; Apr-Jun; Jul-Sep; Oct-Dec), the issue is formally closed and becomes part of the annual volume.
All articles receive a permanent URL (from Writer’s Camp) and a DOI through Zenodo, which also provides long-term archiving and preservation.
Peer Review and Editorial Decision Process
All submissions undergo editorial and peer review. Manuscripts are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief (Camp Director) of The Writer’s Camp Journal and at least one Associate Editor (Senior Counselor) or Editorial Board Member (Counselor). External reviewers may be invited if circumstances warrant it.
To ensure transparency in the editorial process, the editor(s) who reviewed and edited each manuscript are acknowledged at the end of the published article.
All final editorial decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief, with careful consideration of feedback provided by Associate Editors and Editorial Board Members.
Editorial decisions include:
- Accept
- Revise and Resubmit
- Reject
- Desk Reject (review by the Editor-in-Chief only)
The Writer’s Camp Journal uses a curated editorial review process designed to provide developmental, constructive guidance while maintaining scholarly quality. In this editor-led approach, reviewers are intentionally selected for their expertise and fit with the manuscript in order to ensure thoughtful, relevant, and constructive feedback.
The depth and form of review may vary depending on the article type, author experience, and the editorial purpose of the piece. In all cases, the goal is both peer review and mentorship, supporting authors while strengthening the scholarly contribution of the work.
Editing and Author Approval
Articles are edited by the Editor-in-Chief and members of the Writer’s Camp Leadership Team. All content is reviewed for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the voice and style of The Writer’s Camp Journal.
Authors have the opportunity to review and approve the final formatted version prior to publication.
Commitment to Inclusive and Ethical Writing
The Writer’s Camp Journal is committed to publishing work that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Authors are encouraged to use language that:
- respects identity and lived experience
- avoids bias or stereotype
- aligns with person-first or identity-first language as appropriate to the topic
- reflects contemporary standards for ethical and inclusive communication
Copyright, Licensing, and Rights
The Writer’s Camp Journal publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-ND 4.0).
Under this license:
- Authors retain full copyright to their work.
- Authors grant Writer’s Camp a License to Publish, allowing the journal to publish and distribute the article.
- Articles may be shared freely with attribution.
- Articles may not be modified or adapted.
- Requests to republish or reprint articles must receive permission from both the author and the publisher (Maine Desk LLC).
- Authors may post their published article on institutional repositories or personal websites with attribution.
DOIs, Archiving, Metadata, and Citation
All articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Zenodo, which provides long-term preservation and open-access archiving of article PDFs, quarterly issues, and annual volumes. Article metadata are embedded in the Writer’s Camp website to support citation and discovery tools and are also deposited with Zenodo for indexing and long-term preservation.
Each article includes a full citation at the end of the published piece for the convenience of readers who wish to reference or cite the work.
Funding and Financial Model
The Writer’s Camp Journal operates as part of the broader Writer’s Camp educational initiative. The journal does not charge submission fees or article processing charges (APCs). All content is published open access and freely available to readers worldwide.
Operational support for the journal is provided through the activities of Writer’s Camp, including educational programs, workshops, and related professional development offerings administered by the publisher, Maine Desk LLC. These activities support the maintenance of the website, editorial infrastructure, and publication services.
Writer’s Camp also accepts voluntary donations from individuals who wish to support its educational mission and open-access resources. Donations help sustain the platform and related activities but do not influence editorial decisions or publication outcomes. Writer’s Camp does not accept advertising or publish advertisements on its website.
Editorial decisions are made independently of any financial considerations, and neither authors nor reviewers are paid for their participation in the editorial process.
ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) Use Statement
The Writer’s Camp Journal supports thoughtful and transparent use of generative AI tools to assist with brainstorming, organization, and clarity. Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of all submitted work, and AI may not generate substantive intellectual content, fabricate sources, or replace an author’s own contribution. Any meaningful use of AI must be briefly disclosed in the manuscript. Undisclosed AI-generated text, fabricated references, or misuse of AI tools may result in requests for revision, rejection, or correction in accordance with COPE guidelines.
If AI is used in any meaningful way, a brief disclosure should be included at the end of the manuscript, such as:
AI assistance: The author used ChatGPT to help with brainstorming and line editing. All ideas and final text are the author’s own.
or
AI disclosure: Generative AI was used to refine organization and improve clarity. No AI-generated text was used without substantial revision.
If no AI tools were used, no statement is necessary.
AI Assistance Disclosure
The Editor-in-Chief used generative AI tools (ChatGPT) to assist with drafting and refining portions of the Journal’s public-facing policies and internal editorial documents. AI assistance was limited to brainstorming, organizing content, and improving clarity. All ideas, final wording, editorial decisions, and policy determinations were made by the Editor-in-Chief, who assumes full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and meaning of the final documents. The AI system did not generate or alter data, make policy decisions, or contribute original intellectual or ethical positions. All documents were subsequently reviewed and endorsed by the Senior Leadership Team and the Editorial Board.