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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW GREAT OF AN EXPERIENCE THIS WAS FOR ME."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A WONDERFUL, RELAXING RETREAT FULL OF INFORMATION AND QUALITY TIME FOR WRITING. I FEEL AS IF I HAVE MADE SOME BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES AND MANY NEW LIFE-LONG FRIENDS. I LOVED EVERYONE OF YOU! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! "-- CINDY P.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I REALLY DID FEEL LIKE I WAS AT A VERY BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH WONDERFUL FAMILY EVERY EVENING. " Kim B.

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November 9-13, 2024-- Book now!!

AN ELEGANT, OCEANFRONT WRITING RETREAT AT THE GORGEOUS NC OUTER BANKS. You won't want to miss this o

WRITE, LEARN, AND RELAX TO GORGEOUS OCEAN VIEWS

THEME--LEARN TO WRITE 3-D CHARACTERS WHO FEEL LIKE FAMIILY

HAVE YOU EVER SET ASIDE A BOOK BECAUSE YOU COULDN'T CONNECT WITH THE CHARACTERS?

WHY DO SOME CHARACTERS FALL FLAT AND OTHERS HOLD YOUR HEART UNTIL THE AUTHOR WRITES ANOTHER BOOK?

DO YOU WANT TO WRITE STORIES THAT READERS CAN'T PUT DOWN?

DIG IN DEEP WITH TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR CHARACTERS AUTHENTIC

THIS BLOCK OF WORKSHOPS AT THE RETREAT WILL FOCUS ON CREATING WELL-DEVELOPED CHARACTERS WHO SING THE TUNE OF REAL LIFE

LEARN MORE THAN YOUR MAIN CHARACTER'S INTERNAL/EXTERNAL GOALS, AND CHARACTER ARC BY LEARNING AN EASY WAY TO UNCOVER PERSONALITY TYPES , HOW THEY LOVE OTHERS, AND THE SECRET SAUCE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD BEFORE

LORI HAS A DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, WHERE SHE WILL APPLY HER PSYCHOLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND 29-YEARS OF HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE TO HELP YOU CREATE A STORY FULL OF EMOTION AND HUMAN TOUCH THAT READERS WILL LONG REMEMBER.

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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 are available. We plan to take a a tour to view 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 with a friend or even a few women from your writers' group

Catch the Wave Corolla, NC Outer Banks

🚩 FREE NIGHT AFTER THE RETREAT IF BOOKED BEFORE 8/16/24