Debut Novel in The Works
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Follow me as I attempt the daunting task of writing my very first novel. I’ll be sharing each step of the process through a written blog, video updates, and emails. I’m hoping to grow a community similarly interested in creative pursuits and facing new challenges with determination, resilience, and passion. Check out my blog, and remember to subscribe to all the things!
Debut Novel Progress Updates
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![Close-up of a small green seedling sprouting from dark soil.]()
Early September 2025: Launched website 9/12, created YouTube channel, began outlining novel
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![Multiple white jigsaw puzzle pieces scattered on a light gray surface.]()
Mid-September 2025: Rough outline nearing completion. Developing characters, setting(s), theme, plot points, etc. Using Scrivener app. First YT videos uploaded.
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![A person wearing a gray sweater writing on papers with a blue pen on a wooden table, with a white cup and a closed notebook nearby.]()
9/30/25 Finished Draft of Prologue
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![Computer desktop with a folder icon labeled 'new chapter' in the center.]()
10/18/25 Completed 1st draft of Chapters 1 & 2
About
M.J. Weller is an aspiring author with a vision set on completing his debut novel. After years of desirous pondering, he is determined to take continuous steps to make this novel a reality. A fan of mystery, thriller, sci-fi, dystopian, and psychological genres, he seeks to infuse his writing with a variety of his favorite thematic elements. Recently, he has been maintaining a men’s blog, sharpening his prose, and discovering his writing style with each post.
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