Online Writing Courses
If you’ve been thinking about writing – or getting back to it – you’re in the right place. The Australian Writers’ Centre offers a wide range of online writing courses for beginners and experienced writers across creative writing, freelance writing, and business writing. Learn from experienced tutors, follow a clear structure, and choose a format that fits your life. And, of course, have a lot of fun along the way!
Three flexible ways to learn:Online classroom courses: Start on a set date and learn alongside other writers, guided by an online tutor.Online self-paced courses: Begin instantly and work through the material in your own time, with 12 months’ access.Zoom courses: Join a live, video-based classroom and learn in real time with your tutor and classmates.
If you’d like to know more about getting started as a creative writer, take a look at our Starter’s Guide to Creative Writing.
Scroll down to explore our full range of courses and find the one that’s right for you.
| Course | Price | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing Stage 1 | $490.00 | $425.00 |
| Creative Writing Stage 2 | $650.00 | |
| Novel Writing Essentials | $850.00 | |
| Write Your Novel | $3,160.00 | |
| Edit Your Novel | $550.00 | |
| Writing Picture Books | $490.00 | $425.00 |
| Writing Picture Books Masterclass | $420.00 | |
| Writing Middle Grade Fiction | $490.00 | $425.00 |
| Writing Young Adult Fiction | $350.00 | |
| Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year olds | $295.00 | |
| Laugh Out Loud | $295.00 | |
| Creative Writing Quest for Kids | $265.00 | |
| Teenage Creative Writers’ Course | $395.00 | $345.00 |
| The Art of Show, Don’t Tell | $95.00 | |
| The Art of Writing Openings | $95.00 | |
| The Art of Worldbuilding | $95.00 | |
| Cut, Shape, Polish | $340.00 | |
| Personal Storytelling and Memoir Writing | $650.00 | $590.00 |
| Romance Writing | $350.00 | |
| Historical Fiction | $250.00 | |
| Short Story Essentials | $395.00 | |
| Fantasy Fiction Writing | $350.00 | |
| History, Mystery and Magic | $350.00 | |
| Crime and Thriller Writing | $550.00 | |
| Plotting and Planning | $225.00 | |
| Creative Non-fiction | $395.00 | |
| Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder | $250.00 | |
| Fiction Essentials: CHARACTERS | $195.00 | |
| Fiction Essentials: DIALOGUE | $195.00 | |
| Fiction Essentials: GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION | $195.00 | |
| Fiction Essentials: POINT OF VIEW | $195.00 | |
| Fiction Essentials: STRUCTURE | $195.00 | |
| Fiction Essentials: SCENES | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 1: Openings, Second Act, Climax and Resolution | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 2: Show Don’t Tell, Pace, Style and Tone | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 3: Senses, Worlds, Style and Genre | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 4: Characters, Multiple POVS, Villains | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 5: Action, Chapters and Subplots | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 6: Flashbacks and Memories, Dual Timelines and Avoiding Infringement | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 1: Openings, Second Act, Climax and Resolution | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 2: Show Don’t Tell, Pace, Style and Tone | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 3: Senses, Worlds, Style and Genre | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 4: Characters, Multiple POVS, Villains | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 5: Action, Chapters and Subplots | $195.00 | |
| FOCUS ON Bundle 6: Flashbacks and Memories, Dual Timelines and Avoiding Infringement | $195.00 | |
| Pitching and Publishing | $245.00 | |
| Your Author Website | $175.00 | |
| Book Covers That Sell | $75.00 | |
| Dare to Dream | $295.00 | |
| Presenting to Kids | $295.00 | |
| Your Author Website | $175.00 | |
| Make Time to Write | $150.00 | |
| Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp | $90.00 | |
| Reinvent Yourself | $97.00 | |
| 2 Hours to Scrivener Power | $110.00 | |
| Freelance Writing Stage 1 | $490.00 | $425.00 |
| Freelance Writing Masterclass Program - PROGRAM | $65.00 | |
| Opinion Writing | $450.00 | $395.00 |
| Food Writing | $550.00 | |
| Travel Writing | $395.00 | |
| Profile Writing | $150.00 | |
| Content Writing | $195.00 | |
| The Business of Freelancing | $150.00 | |
| Copywriting Essentials | $595.00 | |
| zzSEO Copywriting | $600.00 | |
| How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business | $600.00 | |
| Email Marketing and Copywriting | $595.00 | |
| How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business | $595.00 | |
| Plain English Business Writing | $345.00 | |
| Intelligent Business Writing with AI | $345.00 | |
| SEO Writing in the Age of AI | $345.00 | |
| Professional Business Writing | $345.00 | |
| Workplace Communication Essentials | $295.00 | |
| How to Write Media Releases | $295.00 | |
| Write a Book That Showcases Your Expertise | $795.00 |