Workshops taught by industry professional
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Lori Hayes has been writing since 2009. She has written 10 books, both traditionally and self-published, and she's almost finished with novel number eleven.
Lori loves helping authors learn the craft because it takes a village to succeed, and she wants to give back to the writing community. She thought the retreat destination was a drea
Lori Hayes has been writing since 2009. She has written 10 books, both traditionally and self-published, and she's almost finished with novel number eleven.
Lori loves helping authors learn the craft because it takes a village to succeed, and she wants to give back to the writing community. She thought the retreat destination was a dreamy place for a luxurious, relaxing, and informative writing retreat.
Lori will teach you how to elevate your skills to shorten the arduous path to publishing.
Literary Agent, Manager, TV & Movie Producer, Nikki Terpilowski
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Nikki will critique either your first five pages or your query letter. She is also a guest speaker.
Nikki established Holloway Literary in 2011. After 11 years of selling literary and TV & film rights as an agent, Nikki pivoted to managing a micro list of screenwriters, optioning a handful of screenplays and book-based IP.
After optioning
Nikki will critique either your first five pages or your query letter. She is also a guest speaker.
Nikki established Holloway Literary in 2011. After 11 years of selling literary and TV & film rights as an agent, Nikki pivoted to managing a micro list of screenwriters, optioning a handful of screenplays and book-based IP.
After optioning her first book in 2022 to Muse Entertainment, her first project as a producer was Hallmark’s Haunted Harmony Mystery series. Based on Alexia Gordon’s Gethsemane Brown Mystery series, the first movie in the series aired in October 2023. The next three movies in the series are currently in development.
Award-Winning Author & Guest speaker, LaVerne St. George
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Award-Winning Author & Guest speaker, LaVerne St. George
LaVerne St. George writes sweet and inspirational romance. Lucky for her, a career as a pharmaceutical librarian allowed her to hone an essential writer's skill--research. LaVerne enjoys sharing her knowledge and has presented classes on writing and research at national writers' conferences, RWA chapters, and local libraries.
Among her pas
LaVerne St. George writes sweet and inspirational romance. Lucky for her, a career as a pharmaceutical librarian allowed her to hone an essential writer's skill--research. LaVerne enjoys sharing her knowledge and has presented classes on writing and research at national writers' conferences, RWA chapters, and local libraries.
Among her passions are sea turtles, chocolate, ocean beaches, and a good book with a happy ending.
November 9-13, 2024-- Book now!!
AN ELEGANT, OCEANFRONT WRITING RETREAT AT THE GORGEOUS NC OUTER BANKS. You won't want to miss this!
The OCEANFRONT beach retreat
Do you experience writer's block or battle to get words on the page? Maybe you want to learn how to create a successful author career? Wow, do we have a lineup for you.
Escape to Coastal Bliss and Write, Relax, Connect for 5 Days
- Learn and hang out with a bestselling author, an award-winning author, as well as a literary agent/TV & film producer of Hallmark
- Immerse yourself in a transformative 5 days of writing
- Hone your craft with expert, interactive workshops including a first 5-page critique or query letter by a literary agent
- Indulge in exquisite meals and luxurious accommodations
- Unwind with ocean views, a hot tub, and with other inspiring writers
Imagine:
- Focused writing time with the ocean as your muse
- Cozy evenings by the fireplace or movie night with fellow writers
- Actionable advice from industry professionals
- Spacious suites and accessibility features for your comfort
Focused time for your writing career
Experience and Expertise
LORI HAYES has been writing since 2009 and is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author. She loves helping writers learn and wants to help you demystify the arduous process of getting published. Lori has ten published books and two on the way. She has been both traditionally and self-published and has sold over $30,000 with her self-published books alone. She knows secrets of the trade, is willing to share, and wants to help you succeed in your writing career.
Customized Approach
We understand that every client has unique needs and goals. That's why we take a personalized approach to make everyone feel at home so you can relax at the beach and learn. This retreat is perfect for introverts, as you can attend any workshop you'd like, or hole up in your room for writing time. All meals are provided during retreat days. Additional days to write, play, or visit the lighthouse and quaint town of Corolla are available. We plan to take a a tour to see the wild horses after the retreat is over, and we'd love if you joined us.
ALL ROOMS HAVE PRIVATE BATHROOMS
All private rooms have a king-sized bed, and there are two options for a shared room to save while on a budget. All rooms have private bathrooms. This is a perfect chance to invite and share your retreat with a friend or even a few women from your writers' group
BOOK NOW AND EARN A FREE NIGHT. OFFER ENDS AUG. 18TH.
Share a room and save big
Invest in your creativity and save big by sharing a room at our writing retreat. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of writers while enjoying discounted rates. Connect with fellow wordsmiths, exchange ideas, and find inspiration in every corner. Don't miss this chance to boost your writing career.
Catch the Wave provides meals cooked by a chef
Brenda, Cook Extraordinaire. She's organized and always seems to have a smile on her face
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"THOUGH THE FOOD AND CLASSES WERE BOTH TERRIFIC, THE INTERACTION WITH FELLOW WRITERS WAS MY FAVORITE PART--LASTING FRIENDSHIPS."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I REALLY DID FEEL LIKE I WAS AT A VERY BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH WONDERFUL FAMILY EVERY EVENING. " Kim B.
Brenda owned her own restaurant in California and also offered catering services. Her restaurant fast became a town favorite, earning her an award.
Last year she spoiled us rotten, and after the retreat when she left, we didn't have a clue where the silverware and plates were, and we almost forgot how to take care of ourselves. Now that's the true definition of spoiling us!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I REALLY DID FEEL LIKE I WAS AT A VERY BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH WONDERFUL FAMILY EVERY EVENING. " Kim B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"THOUGH THE FOOD AND CLASSES WERE BOTH TERRIFIC, THE INTERACTION WITH FELLOW WRITERS WAS MY FAVORITE PART--LASTING FRIENDSHIPS."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I REALLY DID FEEL LIKE I WAS AT A VERY BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH WONDERFUL FAMILY EVERY EVENING. " Kim B.