Do you ever wish you could sneak away to the mountains, sip coffee (or tea!) with fellow writers, and talk about the characters who live rent-free in your head—without anyone looking at you like you’re crazy?

That’s exactly why the Mountainside Novelist Retreat was created!

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Writing is beautiful, but it can also feel lonely. There are moments in the publishing journey when you’re not sure if you’re on the right path or if you even have a path at all. Maybe you’re still working through your first manuscript, or maybe you’ve got multiple novels on the shelf but want fresh momentum. Either way, this retreat is designed with you in mind.

Why a Novelist Retreat?

Storytelling is one of the oldest arts we have. From fireside tales to bestselling books, stories have always been how humans connect. And what better place to lean into that calling than in the quiet beauty of the North Carolina mountains?

At the Mountainside Novelist Retreat, you’ll spend November 9–12, 2025, at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC. It’s a few days set aside just for fiction writers—no distractions, no noise, just space to focus on what matters most: your words and your growth.

What to Expect

• Workshops that go deep into the craft of writing fiction.
• Private meetings to talk through your ideas, challenges, or next steps.
• Classes designed for novelists—from honing your storytelling to learning marketing strategies that actually work.
• Networking with other writers in the same stage of writing as you.

This retreat is only for fiction writers—whether you’re polishing your debut or adding to a growing stack of published books. You’ll be surrounded by people who “get it.” The ones who understand what it’s like to wrestle with imaginary friends, plot twists, deadlines and platform struggles.

Why You Should Come

This isn’t just about another conference. It’s about building strength from your challenges, finding clarity in your calling, and leaving with both tools and confidence to take the next step in your publishing journey. And maybe you’ll leave with lifelong writing friends, too.

If you’ve been craving both encouragement and a practical path forward, the Mountainside Novelist Retreat might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Sign up before October 1 for your opportunity to win fun prizes during the retreat!