Open to young authors age 10 - 13, Author Quest is 4 days/3 nights of writing courses, instruction, and classes at Camp Ocqueoc, (say: AH'-key-OCK) nestled in the secluded wilds of northern lower Michigan. Oh, there will be lots of other fun activities, too . . . but this camp's main focus is on becoming an even better writer! Instructors will include published authors from around the country (and Johnathan Rand, of course!) No matter what kind of writing you enjoy: fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, thriller/horror, humor, mystery, history . . . this camp is designed for writers who have this in common: they LOVE to write, and they want to improve their skills!

NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GET YOUR APPLICATION IN RIGHT AWAY, AS BOTH AUTHOR QUEST CAMPS WILL FILL TO CAPACITY QUICKLY.

What will you do at Author Quest? You will write. Then, you'll write more. And more. This camp is ONLY for students who take their writing seriously, and, if your application is accepted, you'll write more in four days than you may have ever written before . . . and have a great time doing it! Of course, there will be many other activities to enjoy, including some *special* surprise events!

Cost is $400 per student, which includes all meals and activities. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required upon the acceptance of your application. Note that each student will be responsible for various necessities such as toiletry items, bedding, etc. A map to Camp Ocqueoc and a list of what to bring and what not to bring will be included in your application packet upon acceptance to camp. (Advance warning: no video games, mp3 or CD players will be allowed! These will be confiscated and sold on Ebay. Camp counselors will split the money! You've been warned!)

If Author Quest is for you, here is what you need to do:

1) If you're between the ages of 10 and 13, discuss with your parent(s)/guardian about why you'd like to attend Author Quest, and if it would be possible. 2010 Author Quest dates: June 17th - 20th, and August 12th - 15th Both camps will be held at Camp Ocqueoc, in northern lower Michigan (Presque Isle County).

2) Download and fill out the official Author Quest application worksheet, and include a 100-word essay about why you wish to attend Author Quest, and what you expect to achieve. Please note that not all applications will be selected to attend Author Quest, so do your very best! Only sixty authors will be selected to attend each camp, so it will be important that you fill out your application request and send it in right away.