EP10: Writing Your First Action Adventure – with Michelle Jensen
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EP10: Writing Your First Action Adventure – with Michelle Jensen
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About this listen
What does it take to write a female-led action-adventure novel inspired by Xena, Buffy and Indiana Jones? Travel blogger and debut novelist Michelle Jensen talks about creating a strong female protagonist, researching real history and mythology, finishing a first draft, editing over several years, and querying literary agents. We also discuss bad editor experiences, cutting word count, and the reality of turning a first novel into a publishable book.
You can find Michelle at https://www.travelherstory.com and sign up to recieve news about her book at
https://www.travelherstory.com/deferring-death
Summary
In this conversation, Dajana and Michelle discuss the journey of writing a novel, the challenges of travel blogging, and the importance of creating strong female characters. Michelle shares her experiences with research, editing, and the publishing process, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on her writing journey. They explore the balance between writing and other responsibilities, the monetization of blogs, and the realities of the writing industry.
Keywords
writing, travel blogging, novel, female characters, publishing, editing, querying, storytelling, adventure, creativity