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Welcome to the Writing Voyage
I’m writing my very first novel and sharing the process as honestly and openly as I can.
This Space is For You if…
You enjoy thoughtful fiction and reflective writing
You’re curious about how stories help us find meaning and growth
You’re a writer, reader, or other creative type, figuring things out as you go
You’re interested in the process of writing a novel, start-to-finish
There’s no pressure to comment, post, or otherwise “engage.”
Just reading along is enough.
Debut Novel Progress Updates
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1/1/26 24,000 words completed on 'Draft Zero'
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11/28/25 15,000 words written
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10/18/25 Completed 1st draft of Chapters 1 & 2
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9/30/25 Finished Draft of Prologue
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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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Early September 2025: Launched website 9/12, created YouTube channel, began outlining novel
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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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Logic and emotion.
These two elements are vital to a good narrative. But when do they show up? How do you get them to work for you rather than against you? Wading through this first draft of a fictional story, I’ve had to wrestle with each hemisphere of my brain in turn. The process can feel like hitting the gas and brakes at the same time. I’m learning when to accelerate, when to slow down, and when to coast.