“Water and words… easy to pour, impossible to recover.” ~ A Chinese proverb.
This November, Write By The Water offers you an opportunity to let your writing flow, as you escape with a handful of writers to a place where you’ll find both water… and words.
Write By The Water escapes are specially designed to give you the quiet, freedom and solitude you need, but also the motivation and accountability that being around other working writers can provide.
Join us this fall in Blue Mountain Beach, where you can hunker down in a brand new luxurious townhouse with all the bells and whistles, conveniently located across the street from the beach and equidistant to Seaside and Destin, Florida. Take a deep breath, then crack open the laptop and finish that project you’ve been putting on the back burner for far too long, or start something new, as ideas brim up during a sandy stroll or a hard run on the bike trail down scenic 30A.
It’s your writing retreat, and your choice between :
The 3 day retreat Friday, Nov. 2- Sunday, Nov. 4 $350 application fee payable here and remainder of $300 payable here ( paypal fee inc)
The 5 day retreat Thursday Nov. 1- Monday, Nov 5 $550 application fee payable here and remainder of $500 payable here (paypal fee inc)
Both retreats include semi-private housing for 10-15 writers, (private rooms may be available for extra charge), a daily breakfast, and a happy hour drink. High quality linens and some bath products are provided.The upscale four level house with a 360° rooftop terrace is fully equipped with i-phone/ i-pod/android connectors/chargers, DSL Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, stereos, desks (stationary and portable), white noise machines, beach and pool gear. All that’s missing is…. you.
Don’t put it off any longer, It’s time to put your writing, and yourself first. Come on in, the water is fine.
To apply, CLICK HERE or see the page at top labeled “How to Apply”. You will directed to a registration page where you can fill out an application form.
JUMP TO THE PAYMENT PAGE TO HOLD YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Comment below or Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, for a chance to win a free 3 day retreat.
Click on THIS LINK to see the WBTW Townhouse. ( also available as a private rental)
I could really use a writing retreat to get away from daily life and just focus on the words for a bit without distractions.
Focus. Yes. That’s always good… and white sandy beaches? Even better!
This is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. I’ve never been to a retreat or anything like that so I’d love to be a part of this and promise to do my best to make the very most of this opportunity if selected. Thank you.
The greatest thing… next to our beach martinis.
I would love to attend this retreat!
And we’d love to have you! Keep your fingers crossed… though it does make writing more difficult.
I need it bad…
That’s the spirit, Ray!
Sher and I just created a newsletter for Gulf Coast Writers and as a journalist and writer for Sea Oats Writers and Coastal Woman, which is about Gulf Coast women, would love the opportunity to attend and cover the event in our publications.
Cece
I’m intrigued! Pretty sure I need to chat you up about The Gulf Coast Writers group! Mind if I email you about needs for an upcoming conference on the gulf?
florida in november? but it’s such a lovely time in chicago…..
HAH! Yep. You NEED this, Ms. WIndy City.
Wooohooo! I would LOVE a good writers’ retreat!
And we’d LOVE to have you, Chris!
At the retreat, could you pull all these words from my head and heart and put them on paper? Well, I would love to give it a try!
Wanda,
Sounds like a wonderful challenge!
I am a two time cancer survivor and needs to unwind.
Vanessa,
What a wonderful story you must have!
Yes, And I have a newly published book entitled, “Cries in the Wind,” which chronicles the cancer journey I endured in 2009.
This sounds great. I wish I could make the time to go.
We’ll keep you posted on the upcoming dates and places. Perhaps another retreat will work better for you.
Happy writing!
I would love to attend but will be on location in Maine. Right now I’m in Annapolis, Maryland starved for other writers. Thanks for extending this invite perhaps I will be able to join you on your next venture.
Cheers,
Andie
P.S. need to update my website but enjoy it either way and please sign the guest book.
Andie!
Thanks for the connection and yes, we’d love to see you— by the water.
Greetings from the Romance Goddess! When I am not busy with my Chocolate Yorkie Kennel (small home-based) or my Romantic Ideas website, I write romance.
Hmmmm…haven’t written in a while!
But, I’ll be in between litters in November, perfect timing for a writing getaway! I’ve got a partially finished novel and several romantic cookbooks underway…
I’m visualizing being there, making new friends, a frenzy of delicious writing, inspiration around every corner.
Yum.
In Joy,
Sara
Ohhhh… romance and puppies. Aren’t you living the life! We’d love to help you complete those works in progress! And sounds like you;re overdue for some Sara time.
A writing retreat? Heaven. I’ve been writing so much on deadline for “paying” projects (a blessing I appreciate) … But I’d love to get away and focus on honing my craft or on the joy of creating a piece just for my pleasure (and maybe to sell later. Smile).
That’s the spirit, Debra. Craft first… money second. Or… both at the same time.
I would love to go write near the ocean in november, very inspiring!
We’d love to have you join us, Denise. The white sand of the Emerald coast combined with the sea glass water ….. sighhhhh.
Is there still space available? Trying to push through a draft of a novel and this sounds like a amazing place to work on it.
Pierre,
Yes, it is an amazing place. You should grab your spot soon though, as we are selling out. I’ll put your name in the pot for the free 3 day stay. We’re picking the winner and announcing it on the 10th of Sept- that’s MONDAY. If you win, your application fee will be refunded immediately. Or, we have also agreed to apply the $350 value of the prize to the $550 5 day retreat, for folks that have a bit more work to do. Good luck!
click through to application form here: http://writebythewater.com/apply/registration/
and payment page here:
http://writebythewater.com/payments/
Okay, not sure what I could say that would be any better than these other wonderful folks have said except for maybe, I have never been able to attend a writing retreat for two reasons . They are always too far away for me to drive, and also no money…lol. Oh, and the fact I have never won ANYTHING in my entire life. That being said, I still feel blessed everyday I wake up, and I know you will be pick a deserving person.
Hugs,
Robin
I’ve been looking for something like this for a while. It makes me feel so excited to think of the time to focus on a project!
Oh, man. I definitely need to check my schedule.
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Liz
Just realized this is from 2012. Will there be one in 2013?
Cheri,
We are hosting Spring and Fall retreats at our Florida location. Check back her soon for our summer announcement. We are attempting to make our international summer retreat much more affordable and accessible.