AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE
Writing is its own reward, but the more you learn, the richer and more satisfying it becomes.
Whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion.
People love our online writing courses because of their affordability, short duration and accessibility – a surefire way to gain new writing skills in a supportive environment.
We truly believe that every person can tap into their own creative intuition. It’s YOUR ideas and imagination that will make your stories unique – all you need are the right skills and support.
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5-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$490
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7-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$795
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5-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$490 $390 limited time offer
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5-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$600
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1 morning online LIVE
with tutor
3 June 2025
$345
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10-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$850 $750 limited time offer
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5-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$490
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5-week online course
with tutor and feedback
Starts this week
$600
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12-month online program
with tutor
Starts this week
$290
per month
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6-week online course
with tutor and feedback
30 June 2025
$650
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1-day online LIVE
with tutor
2 July 2025
$495
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Start any time you like with these self-paced writing courses
Find your voice and tell your story with Kate Forsyth
Your motivational guide to getting started as a writer
With personalised feedback
Bring a world of destinations to life
A step-by-step guide to writing powerful content quickly
How to write a young adult story that publishers will love
Craft compelling true stories that resonate with readers
Writing a novel without a plan is like going on a journey without a map. Discover how to stay on track with Kate Forsyth.
Don’t have time to write? We’ll show you where it’s hiding...
What you need to know to get published
How to make your readers fall in love with your novel
Save time, communicate clearly and write with confidence
With great courses comes great responsibility. Our presenters possess wonderful writing talent and experience, and they also love to teach! Meet some of them now.
Discover how an AWC course can change your life!
"If I hadn't done that course, I would never have written a novel."
– Liz Foster
Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'Good Woman's Guide to Making Better Choices'
"I love telling people that I’m a travel writer."
– Rob Grant
Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, freelance writer
"I took everything I’d learned and wrote a fourth manuscript, A Girl Called Corpse, and the rest is history!"
– Reece Carter
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of "A Girl Called Corpse"
“I'm very grateful to the Australian Writers' Centre to get me to this stage of being able to write full-time now.”
– Dinuka McKenzie
Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'The Torrent', 'Taken' and 'Tipping Point'
“I wouldn't be here without the Australian Writers Centre."
– Anna Johnston
Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife'
“The Writing Picture Books course really made my dreams come true.”
– Victoria Mackinlay
Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'Ribbit, Rabbit, Robot', 'The Bark Book' and 'The Lion Who Came To Stay'
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