You’ve gone on the adventure. Now let’s craft the story.
Maybe you’re still writing up your adventures, or maybe you’ve written a draft (or two … or three). Now what? Navigating the self-editing and self-publishing process can be overwhelming.
Write the Adventure is a newsletter that breaks down the writing process and encourages you to tell your story, every Wednesday, straight to your inbox. 👇
Here’s what you get every Wednesday:
💡practical writing advice so you can refine your story and take readers along for the journey.
🔗 links to monthly blog posts focused on improving your writing.
🏔️ encouragement to keep writing when the blank page stares back and the words won’t come.
📚 what I’m currently reading in the travel and adventure genre.
Why Write the Adventure is different
I know your inbox is already full of writing advice newsletters, but Write the Adventure is specifically for travel and adventure writers who want to turn their experiences into book-length narratives.
My approach is simple: I’m all about constructive, kind encouragement so your story sounds like you.
After a decade of editing manuscripts, I’ve learned that the best travel writing is often more about your internal journey than your actual, physical journey. It’s that honesty and reflection that readers resonate with, and that’s what I help you develop.
Kia ora, I’m Deborah
I help travel and adventure writers like you polish your stories, so you can publish your adventures with confidence. I’ve been editing for ten years, and in that time I’ve helped many writers put the final touches on their stories so they can share them with the world.
My editing philosophy is kind and empathetic. I explain what’s working and what’s not, then give you concrete ideas for improvement. No harsh criticism, no vague feedback. Just practical guidance to make your writing stronger.
Ready to transform your adventures into stories that matter?
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My favourite writing goofs
Kia ora, Over the years, I’ve picked up all sorts of goofs in my editing work. Here are a few…
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What are your favourite writing tools?
Kia ora, How do you wrangle the tens of thousands of words that go into your book? It’s easy to…
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What do you love doing the most?
Kia ora, Last weekend I put on my tramping boots and went for a loooong walk. I didn’t really need…
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Word choices matter
Kia ora, I read an excellent article on The Spinoff last week: Why the word ‘tribe’ makes some Māori uneasy.…
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Type 2 fun
Kia ora, Do you know about the fun scale? It’s a way of categorising experiences based on how easy to…
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If we only had 15 minutes together
Kia ora, If I could sit with you and talk about your manuscript, here’s what I’d say: First, congratulations on…
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Deborah Shaw Adventure Editing 