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I don't do marathons. Climbing mountains appears to be beyond me. My idea of exercise involves a brisk game of chess next to an open window. So I'm embarking on a different type of challenge altogether.

I'm aiming to write a complete 50,000-word novel from scratch. And I intend to do it all in the month of November.

Proper writers (i.e. those with talent) take years to do this sort of thing. The end result may not be pretty. But it's for a great cause. Mind is the leading mental health charity for England & Wales.

As an added incentive, the first ten people to donate will get a character in the novel named after themselves. Immortality at last!

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Great idea for a great cause, well done! Do I get a signed copy for the £20? #inappropriate Donation by Chris Hodgetts on 25/11/11

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

As someone who has started and aborted 3 attempts at writing a novel, mucho impressed at what you are attempting to do. Donation by Barry Cheema on 11/11/11

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Please don't name a disease after me. Donation by Debra Dombrowski on 11/11/11

 

Hi Phillip finally did it dont forget our agreement ;) this is a brilliant idea for a fantastic cause ..... Donation by Rachel Byrne on 08/11/11

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

I will double this if you turn all your characters into dragons. Donation by Stuart Heritage on 07/11/11

 
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Good luck to you. will this cut into your blog time? Donation by vicki oliver on 07/11/11

 
£20.00

I can't wait to read the output,well some of it.sleeve notes.and other titles by the same publisher.can anyone who reads it tell what it's about? Donation by Philip Caren on 04/11/11

 
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You talk a load of rubbish so now you can write it. Good luck Chris & Ann Donation by Chris Nicholas on 04/11/11

 
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Donation by Pete Ferraro on 01/11/11

 
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Good luck Phil, can't wait to see the final story!! x x x x Donation by Karen Savage on 01/11/11

 
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Donation by Anonymous on 01/11/11

 
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Donation by Ray Jackson on 01/11/11

 
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Good Luck. Very worthy cause. Will look forward to the end product. Enjoy. Donation by Angela Whyte on 01/11/11

 
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"Good luck to you, sir." I just gave you 5 free words right there. Y'know, to ease the pressure. Donation by Dave Gaskin on 01/11/11

 
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Crazy crazy man. A marathon would be far easier (oh and I also envisaged myself as a hero...) Good luck mate, can't wait for the film. Donation by Mike Nicholas on 01/11/11

 

Good Luck Phil! Donation by john clapham on 31/10/11

 
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Fabulous charity. Good luck with this, sounds pretty hard going - feel for Katie. All the best. Donation by Helen and Andy on 30/10/11

 
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See, I'm first, Now I want my prize Donation by Rebecca Schwarz on 30/10/11

 
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