Australian Writers’ Centre

We’re Australia’s leading provider of writing courses and we’re so excited that you’ve found us!

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 have something for every writer as we offer over 80 different writing courses.

Christos
ChristosMarch 2025
"I loved the course and learned a lot in a short amount of time."
Francois Bosquet
Francois BosquetMarch 2025
"I would recommend the Australian Writers' Centre without a single hesitation."
Writing Podcast Episode 654: Sonia Orchard shares her impactful memoir, ‘Groomed'
Writing Podcast Episode 654: Sonia Orchard shares her impactful memoir, ‘Groomed'
How Danielle Camer forged a new career as a picture book author
How Danielle Camer forged a new career as a picture book author
How Melissa Garside found children’s book publishing success
How Melissa Garside found children’s book publishing success
Q&A: ‘INXS’, ‘Oasis’, ‘Blink 182’: Name origins of 1980s-90s bands
Q&A: ‘INXS’, ‘Oasis’, ‘Blink 182’: Name origins of 1980s-90s bands
Kell Woods finds international success as fantasy author
Kell Woods finds international success as fantasy author
Q&A: ‘Gulf of Mexico' vs ‘Gulf of America'
Q&A: ‘Gulf of Mexico' vs ‘Gulf of America'
WIN ‘Best, First and Last' by Amy Matthews
WIN ‘Best, First and Last' by Amy Matthews
How Emma Pignatiello went from teacher to romance author
How Emma Pignatiello went from teacher to romance author

Online writing courses starting soon:

6-month online program
with tutor 13 March 2025

$495 per month

Bookings close soon

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 24 March 2025

$490

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 24 March 2025

$490

2 mornings online LIVE
with tutor 26 March 2025

$495

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 31 March 2025

$490

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 31 March 2025

$600

1 morning online LIVE
with tutor 2 April 2025

$345

6-week online course
with tutor and feedback 7 April 2025

$650

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 9 April 2025

$850

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.

Award-winning author of more than 40 books. Also writes under the name Pamela Hart.
Multi-award-winning journalist, acclaimed profile writer and author.
Internationally published and award-winning author of over 50 books.
Successful fiction editor with more than 25 years' experience.
Award-winning feature writer and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Editor and publisher with more than 30 years’ experience at HarperCollins, Fremantle Press and Magabala Books.

“The Australian Writers’ Centre courses are really worthwhile, definitely for anyone who’s interested in writing and taking a more serious step toward that as a career – or even just as a hobby.”

Sarah Bailey's debut crime novel The Dark Lake was a bestseller.
She followed up with the successful novels Into the Night, Where the Dead Go, The Housemate and Body of Lies.

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'

“I know I never would have been published had it not been for Valerie’s support, guidance, that ‘red pen’ of hers, and her incredibly accurate feedback.”Jennifer Johnston, freelance writer

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