Coastal Writing Retreat, November 20th - 22nd, 2026.    

Back by popular request: weekend writing retreat at beautiful Sunset Beach!  

Give yourself time to write in community with others who love words and ideas, and time for solitude, too. There will be ample free time to savor your beautifully appointed private room with king-sized bed, private bath and balcony, the large porches with rocking chairs and swings, and the coastal setting the Sunset Inn provides. You’ll return home refreshed, with new ideas and energy for your writing — and your life.

Connect with Your Creativity at the Sunset Inn (Writing—and more—as Renewal and Inspiration) 
Renew yourself and reconnect with your own creativity, whether you are a practicing writer, closet writer, or as-yet-to-pick-up-the-pen writer! The techniques and prompts we’ll use will spur your imagination, and can be used to create nonfiction, fiction, and/or poetry—the choice is yours.  The Coastal Writing Retreat includes writing sessions, two nights’ lodging, two breakfasts and Saturday lunch (hotel tax and Saturday dinner at a local restaurant not included).  Please call the Inn for pricing.

Want to extend your retreat? If you’d like to stay another day to write, or to just enjoy the beach, the Inn is offering Coastal Writing Retreat participants the opportunity to stay Sunday night at half price.

(Extra writing retreat sessions are a possibility too. Email info@wordplaynow.com if you’re interested.)

 You’ll need a copy of Spinning Words into Gold, available for $23.54 at the retreat.