It’s nearly time. In the same way it was impossible to think that I never run a half marathon, it’s impossible to think that I could ever write a novel.

But that’s the genius thing about training for marathons and Nanowrimo – they don’t expect you to do the whole thing on the first day.

One mile to start a half marathon. 1667 words a day to start a novel. And 30 days you’re done.

Watch the whole sordid mess unfold here.