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Write and illustrate a novel in 12 hours to raise vital funds for kids' cancer research.
Registration is now open!
3,474
Writers
710
Teams
339
Schools & writing groups
$159,578
Raised in 2025
- Ron Slobe donated $56
- Lisa Lee donated $56
- Tracy Hsu donated $30
- Kerren Kannikoski donated $50
- Christine Rose donated $50
- Maggie Van Santen donated $10
- Carlie Barbetti donated $30
- Joanne Rogers donated $25
- Lesley Barklay donated $25
- CHRISTIAAN BOTHA donated $150
- Lesley Barklay donated $25
- Val Durand donated $20
- Yvonne Bloemendaal donated $10
- Catherine Hawkins donated $25
- Kylie and Michael Hawkins donated $25
- Louise Hawkins donated $25
- Amanda Kendal donated $20
- Dad Waghorne donated $50
- Rachel Walker donated $56
- Tessa Sengara donated $25
- Anonymous donated $5
- Melanie Meeks donated $50
- Anonymous donated $150
- Lynette Teo donated $20
- Emily Burney donated $20
- Leisa and Adam Wood donated $50
- Bronwen Channon donated $100
- Tyla Cleggett donated $20
- Mark McKinnon donated $56
- Andrew Gradie donated $100
- Rose Hsieh donated $20
- Kate Irani donated $56
- Anonymous donated $25
- Bonnie McLean donated $30
- Bryn Griffiths donated $56
- Ian W donated $50
- Anonymous donated $150
- Martin C donated $56
- Anonymous donated $188
- Chloe and Ben Rowles donated $20
- Melissa Lynn Lynn donated $25
- Keith Bacon donated $100
- Amy Poon donated $56
- Leah Oliver donated $40
- Sharnie Gater donated $50
- Carol Boyd donated $25
- Anonymous donated $56
- Fern Bradder donated $20
- Mum and Dad Pidala donated $50
- Julie Pidala donated $50
Top Fundraising
Teams
| 1. | Tudor House | $6,461 |
| The King's School - Tudor House (MOSS VALE) - NSW | ||
| 2. | The Whitford Word Wonders | $3,943 |
| Whitford Catholic Primary School (HILLARYS) - WA | ||
| 3. | Barker Team 2 | $3,297 |
| Barker College (HORNSBY) - NSW | ||
| 4. | Barker Team 9 | $3,129 |
| Barker College (HORNSBY) - NSW | ||
| 5. | Barker Team 18 | $2,884 |
| Barker College (HORNSBY) - NSW | ||
Top Fundraising
Students
| 1. | Olivia P. | $1,306 |
| Barker Team 5 Barker College (HORNSBY) - NSW | ||
| 2. | Willa H. | $1,299 |
| Tudor House The King's School - Tudor House (MOSS VALE) - NSW | ||
| 3. | Marlowe C. | $1,285 |
| Tudor House The King's School - Tudor House (MOSS VALE) - NSW | ||
| 4. | Mia X. | $1,235 |
| Barker Team 9 Barker College (HORNSBY) - NSW | ||
| 5. | Ayden W. | $1,227 |
| Barker Team 2 Barker College (HORNSBY) - NSW | ||
My promise is to never give up until every child survives cancer with minimal or no long-term effects.
Webinar | Everything you need to know about Write a Book in a Day 2025
If you’re keen to learn more about Write a Book in a Day, we hosted a webinar.
It’s a great opportunity to hear about the new improvements to the competition website and details about the day.
Date held: Tuesday 27th of May