Authors In The Wild™
Develop your idea and build your non-fiction book surrounded by the uninterrupted luxury of nature.Work privately with author strategist and ghostwriter Stephanie Fee or join a small group co-led by outdoor adventurer and leadership coach Ret Taylor.
SOLITUDE + ADVENTURE + COMMUNITY
Authors in The Wild™ offers busy leaders a much-needed respite—blending solitude, nature, and the support of a like-minded author community.Rushed publishing can feel transactional, stripping away the depth and transformation true authorship deserves. Our bespoke experiences provide uninterrupted space to focus, reflect, and create alongside a small group of committed peers.With expert guidance, you’ll refine your message, develop a strong outline, and craft a publishing path aligned with your vision.
The best creative breakthroughs happen in the right environment, at the right moment, with the right people.
When was the last time you had a series of days free from interruptions and distractions?Every author trip is custom designed to meet your preferences. We help you prepare your mind, body and spirit to make it through to publishing and beyond.
This is an example of a day-in-the-life of one of an Author in The Wild™ trip.
Before the Trip: Laying the Groundwork
2x One-on-One Sessions with Stephanie (2 hours each).
1x Group Session (90 min) - Meet fellow authors & guides.
Set goals and personalize your retreat experience.
Day 1: Develop Your Book Concept & Literary Voice
Define your book outline, theme, and target reader.
Set the tone and find your literary voice.
Evening storytelling and reflections.
Day 2: Refining Your Outline & Writing Your First Chapter
Set a writing pace & refine your book structure.
Learn drafting techniques and begin writing your first chapter.
Fireside storytelling & reflection.
Day 3: Deep Work & Developmental Immersion
Solitude writing & 1:1 coaching with Stephanie & Ret.
Outdoor adventure & evening nature reflections.
Day 4: Courage, Breakthroughs & Publishing Strategy
Adventure challenge & pushing creative limits.
Book development, publishing strategies & marketing.
Day 5: Integration & Expansion
Final group strategy session & private coaching.
Closing ceremony - commit to your authorial journey.
After the Trip: Continuing Momentum
2x One-on-One Post-Retreat Sessions.
Finalizing book details, publishing strategy, and momentum.
*We carefully select lodging based on author preferences and seasonality, ensuring an inspiring blend of extreme comfort, stunning natural surroundings, and sensory-rich environments that foster both solitude and connection for a fully immersive creative experience.
Author in The Wild™
Qualifications & Investment
Exclusively for non-fiction business and self-help authors ready to craft authentic narratives that reflect their experience and expertise.
Privacy & Peers
You’ll be among other serious, accomplished peers who value a discreet, focused environment—a space where you can create freely without outside distractions.
Motivation & Readiness
We don’t push, persuade, or “sell” this experience. Every author who joins is here because they are truly ready to bring their book to life. If you need convincing, it’s simply not the right time.
Investment
Authors in the Wild trips start at $15,750 per author, which includes all private book development and strategy sessions before, during and after the trip, outdoor adventure guidance, luxury accommodations, and premium services.
Right-Fit Authorship Assessment
If our qualifications resonate with you, we invite you to book a consultation to explore if this experience aligns with your vision.
*If you are a memoir or autobiography auther, we offer private experiences tailored specifically to that process, which are best done 1:1 with Stephanie.
Nature is where authentic narratives are born.
Embrace authorship as your personal Misogi—your next big challenge—and build your non-fiction book through a unique collaboration.
Your Guides
Stephanie Fee Maschek, Ghostwriter, Author Strategist and Collaborator
Ret Taylor, Nature Guide and Leadership Coach
We come together through a shared passion for leadership, a resonance with nature. Authors in The Wild™ for small groups go beyond quick fixes to deliver exponential personal and professional rewards. With over 40 years of combined experience working with entrepreneurs and leaders, and as authors and founders ourselves, we understand how rare it is for you to find the time to write the book you’ve been dreaming about.It's our mission to make authorship a challenge that strengthens your mind, body, and spirit.In the most inspirational environments.With humor and enjoyment.Through a framework that sees you through to the finish healthier and happier than when you started.
For more information on writing your book with a ghostwriter or collaborative partner visit www.thewildlarynx.com
©THEWILDLARYNX 2025
Stephanie Fee is the Founder of The Wild Larynx, a Ghostwriter, Collaborator, and Strategist for non-fiction authors. With a dynamic background spanning entrepreneurship, documentary filmmaking and editing, and startup leadership, she bridges the worlds of business and art to help authors harness the power of their narrative. She holds over 25 years of leadership experience, Certifications as a Master Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, Stress Management, Sleep and Recovery and has successfully seen authors through traditional, hybrid and self-publishing routes. Stephanie transforms the stress of writing and publishing a book into empowerment, guiding first-time and seasoned authors to own their message and maximize their impact. When she's not writing and supporting authors, you can find her challenging herself in nature with her dog, Mira or enjoying a meal with friends.
Ret Taylor is an accomplished entrepreneur and leadership coach with 20 years of experience building impactful businesses, including co-founding Ned, a natural remedies brand that achieved national success before its acquisition by Foria. Guided by a deep connection with nature, Ret empowers leaders and entrepreneurs through transformative outdoor retreats, Misogi challenges, and purpose-driven coaching. With a unique blend of practical wisdom, mindset strategies, and a passion for personal growth, Ret helps others unlock their potential, embrace authenticity, and achieve meaningful transformation.