Writing a novel required patience and perseverance. For novices, it might take more time to familiarize themselves with writing techniques and story structure. I've already written more than 10000 words. This is a very good start. I've already taken the first step in writing. Next, he could consider making some changes and embellishments to better express his thoughts and story. Although 1000 readers might not be a lot, it was also a good opportunity to understand the feedback and ideas of readers in order to better improve his work. Writing was a process of continuous repetition and improvement. It required continuous learning and practice in order to continuously improve one's writing level. Good luck!