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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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![Falling white tile pieces with letters and numbers on a black background.]()
11/28/25 15,000 words written
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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
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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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![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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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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