Building a Thriller Career Under Pressure: Michael Wendroff on What It Takes

Building a Thriller Career Under Pressure: Michael Wendroff on What It Takes

In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, debut thriller author Michael Wendroff shares what it really takes to move from “I want to write” to finishing—and publishing—a novel under real-world pressure. He unpacks how rejection, revisions, and long timelines test your mindset more than your talent.

This episode is for writers, creators, and anyone pursuing a meaningful goal without guarantees. You’ll hear how Michael stayed committed, handled intense editorial feedback, and built a repeatable process for book two—without losing the joy of the work.

About the Guest:

Michael Wendroff is a debut thriller writer whose novel What Goes Around reached a third printing and sold international translation rights. He has a background in marketing, earned an MBA from NYU, and has worked in global strategic marketing.

Episode Chapter:
  • 00:06:08 The real tension behind writing thrillers: patience, rejection, pressure

  • 00:07:31 The moment that sparked What Goes Around

  • 00:08:39 “Connections don’t make it automatic”: the reality of publishing

  • 00:11:22 Observing pro writers up close—and what it taught him

  • 00:14:24 The pandemic as the end of excuses

  • 00:15:25 The editing gauntlet: acquisitions, line, copy, proof, final type pass

  • 00:18:30 Surviving beyond book one: brand, series consistency, and craft process

Key Takeaways:
  • Treat creative goals like long-term commitments: remove excuses and start imperfectly.

  • Expect publishing to involve multiple editorial rounds—plan emotional stamina for revisions.

  • Build a repeatable process (plotting, research, structure) so book two isn’t guesswork.

  • Write for today’s attention economy: short chapters, strong openings, and momentum-driven endings.

  • Balance AI research with verification, and prioritize real conversations with experts for authenticity.

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://michaelwendroff.com/ Books available via major retailers like Amazon and Barnesandnoble.com.

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