MAKE THIS THE YEAR TO FOCUS ON YOUR WRITING!
4th Annual Catch the Wave beach Writing Retreat: Corolla, NC
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
Women-only for overnight stays create a safe and supportive environment. Men are welcome to join for daytime activities.
**ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!**
Click below to book your escape and finally finish your book.
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NOVEMBER 8-12, 2025--FOCUS ON YOUR WRITING FOR FIVE DAYS!
TESTIMONIALS from PREVIOUS CATCH the WAVE WRITING RETREATS:
- 5 STARS--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.
- 5 STARS--LORI IS A NATURAL PLANNER AND HAS TAKEN HER SKILLS AND KOWLEDGE AS AN AUTHOR AND WRITER TO PUT TOGETHER A RETREAT WORTH ATTENDING FOR ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS OF WRITERS. THOUGH THE FOOD AND CLASSES WERE BOTH TERRIFIC, THE INTERACTION WITH FELLOW WRITERS WAS MY FAVORITE PART--LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW GREAT OF AN EXPERIENCE THIS WAS FOR ME. IT WAS BOTH EDUCATIONAL AS WELL AS FUN!!
- LORI IS AN INSPIRING AND ENCOURAGING FACILITATOR WHO IS ENGAGED IN EVERYONE'S SUCCESS. HER WILLINGNESS TO SHARE AND COLLABORATE WAS MUCH APPRECIATED--AS WELL AS HER INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE.
- 5 STARS--RELAXING ENOUGH TO UN-STICK MY CREATIVITY. STRUCTURED ENOUGH TO MOTIVATE ME. GOOD BALANCE! FAVORITE PART: THE WIDE RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES ON A GOOD VARIETY OF THINGS I NEED TO GET BETTER AT. ALSO, THE HOT-TUB! I WAS IMPRESSED TO SEE HOW SERIOUS EVERYONE WAS ABOUT WRITING! I REALLY DID FEEL LIKE I WAS AT A VERY BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH WONDERFUL FAMILY EVERY EVENING, AND I EVEN GOT SOME WRITING DONE!--KIM B.
- 5 STARS--EXCELLENT, VERY INFORMATIVE & PRACTICAL. WAS INTERACTIVE AND OPEN TO QUESTIONS. FOOD WAS AMAZING. LORI'S TALKS & PRESENTATIONS WERE SO TARGETED AND HELPFUL. INCREDIBLY VALUABLE AND SO WORTH THE TIME AND INVESTMENT.
- LORI IS ONE OF THE KINDEST PEOPLE I HAVE MET, BESIDES A GREAT AUTHOR AND A GOOD TEACHER AS WELL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER RETREATS.--SANDRA
- 5 STARS--FAVORITE PART: CAMARADERIE WAS BEST EVER! INFO WAS SHARED IN A CASUAL, HELPFUL MANNER. LORI WAS PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING EACH PERSON FEEL WELCOME AND INCLUDED. MOST OF All, IT WAS FUN, LIGHT & ON BEACH TIME.--YVONNE H.
9 BEDROOMS WITH Private bathrooms!
RETREAT STAFF:
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.
Award-Winning Author & Guest speaker, LaVerne St. George
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes, is your gracious host
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.
Literary Agent, Manager, TV & Movie Producer, Nikki Terpilowski
Brenda, Cook Extraordinaire. She's organized and always seems to have a smile on her face
Brenda, Cook Extraordinaire. She's organized and always seems to have a smile on her face
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
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.
Brenda, Cook Extraordinaire. She's organized and always seems to have a smile on her face
Brenda, Cook Extraordinaire. She's organized and always seems to have a smile on her face
Brenda, Cook Extraordinaire. She's organized and always seems to have a smile on her face
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!