What’s it like to learn with AWC?

Cathie was respectfully constructive in her criticism. I liked the fact Cathie didn't sugar coat things if there was an issue. I enjoyed watching improvement in my skill.

The Australian Writers' Centre has the online platform down pat; it was easy to navigate and was well set out. The online course was well constructed and, in a short time, there was a lot of learning.

I was using Scrivener and had written two chapters but felt that I was missing out on some of the functions.

I had no hesitations enrolling in this course because I had completed a few other AWC courses and knew that they were very always clear, targeted and well set out for an optimum learning experience.

I appreciated how Natasha would reinforce learning from previous videos incidentally as she moved through new concepts.

I will be starting my project anew - transferring research and chapters - with much greater confidence that I'm heading in the right direction.

The course was very well presented, and easy to follow. Michelle's presentation style was clear, engaging, and to the point.

It has given me a clearer direction for creating and maintaining a suitable personal website. The insights around how to present a website for an unpublished author were very helpful.

This particular course is good value - well worth doing.

Grammar and punctuation have always been the weakest part of my editing skills. I relied on my instincts but didn't know the rules.

Everything in the course was explained simply and clearly. I have awareness of the rules now.

If you never got grammar and punctuation in school, this course will teach you everything you missed.

This was so inspirational. It took me a while to complete the challenges, but they were interesting, tested my mettle and activated another part of my brain. Writing is now a daily practice. Thank you, Kate!

Kate made a statement to the effect, "You never know what words you might write which could heal the pain in another's heart." That really resonated with me.

I absolutely would recommend the AWC. A great range of courses at very reasonable rates. It's great to see how many authors go on to be published after doing these courses.

Pamela is always a clear presenter, making the content entertaining and easy to understand and apply.

I'm now clearer that my story should be written with flashbacks rather than dual timeline.

Chock full of useful information explained simply and clearly with supporting examples. Showed me where my weaknesses are and, more importantly, how to correct them.

If you are serious about learning the craft of writing, enrol in AWC courses.

AWC has always provided high-quality courses and so I knew that this course would also be both beneficial and high-quality.

It was well-presented and informative. Easy to listen to and a very clear outline of the steps to follow to publish on Kindle. The steps of how to upload were clear and made me feel as though it is achievable even if I am not 'tech savvy'.

The Australian Writers' Centre is the best place to go to find out everything that you need to inspire your writing and to guide you through all of the stages. The courses offer value that far outweighs the monetary cost!

I'm planning a 'silver gap year' in 2024 and was looking for a way to share my experiences with others. I needed some knowledge about how to write successfully.

The course is very well-paced. I appreciated the modular approach and the detailed information and handouts. Knowing how experienced Valerie is meant her presentation was a warts-and-all approach which I appreciated. Hearing from other successful writers was also useful.

I have a much greater understanding of what's involved in travel writing, how to go about it and will definitely pitch my ideas to editors now. Without the course, I would never have done that.

I love the way Bernadette provides bespoke feedback and that we get to listen in on others feedback; it's hugely helpful.

I can do this and I am good at this!

I appreciated the amount of work that has gone in behind the scenes to prepare and record the material to such a high quality.

Of all the courses I have done in my life (on any topic), those offered by AWC are by far the highest quality. Each lecture is packed with relevant information. So much thought has gone into the material and pitching it at the right level. They seem to genuinely want to produce better writers. The passion and dedication shines through.

Chapter books are so hot in the market right now. I write picture books so am clear on that structure, but was seeking clarification on the characteristics of a chapter book, and how to go about writing them.

It was so helpful that Lesley used real chapter books as examples to illustrate different characteristics. They were helpful in providing clarification and to build a reading list. I also enjoyed the comparisons to picture books and middle grade novels, which gave me insight into the market.

I've been wanting to explore chapter books for a while, and thanks to this course I have a clear idea of how to start. Rather than putting it on my 'one day' list, I'm getting started today!

AWC courses are clearly presented by industry professionals. They avoid 'fluff' and get straight down to business, respecting our busy schedules. The courses offer insights that are simply not available through individual or online research.

Lesley was an authentic and inspiring presenter. I'd definitely come back for more courses with her!

I was at a crossroads with what direction to take in my writing and needed 'detangling'. The course gave me a new focus and who can resist Valerie's motivation?!

I loved all the practical tips. It's given me direction to start my book.

If you're looking for inspiration and practical strategies, the Australian Writers' Centre has lots of courses to help you start your creative journey or build on your writing skills.

As I was listening to Pamela, I would wander off into my own stories and I already could see that what I thought would work, wouldn't. It was funny: I found myself constantly rewinding it because my mind wandered so much into my own story. I felt excited, inspired and hopeful about it.

I feel like writing again. It was uplifting at a time I needed exactly that because I could see where my stories could go. Maybe I could see this through after all.

When listening to Pamela, in that same one moment, I realised that something made no sense in the flow of my story, and via a domino type thought process I arrived at a possible way out of this conundrum. I think I could listen to it over and over again and I would hear something different each time, be inspired differently each time. Pamela's descriptions of this genre's mechanics and flow are priceless. Her affection for writing is precious and inspiring. All is thoughtfully presented.

Don't hesitate. If you want to write, or want to work through something, pick one of the AWC short introductory courses that speak to you and see where it takes you.

I knew I was stuck but I didn't know how. This course really helped. It was great to assess other people's work and having a number of responses to my work really helped me sort out what was wrong with it.

Louisa was excellent. I felt in safe hands and respected her knowledge and experience.

I really liked the course content to be honest. But the student feedback to my work was also very helpful.

Clarity! I feel like I've been taken back to basics and can restart with a much clearer idea of my writing style and how to tell a compelling story. People were consistently positive about my story idea and I feel fairly confident in my writing ability so I'm happy to get stuck into it again.

Great, practical and supportive courses run by professionals.

I think I expected basic information about a writing career but this was so much more in depth and breadth and has given me much to think about in terms of the direction of my writing.

I enjoyed the bite size pieces of information - the videos weren't too long and Valerie was very engaging in the way she spoke.

This has given me so much more information about the types of writing available to me and how I can use that in many ways. The path is a lot wider than I thought.

Bernadette is a great facilitator! She asks the participants to give their feedback first before providing her own. She also provides handy tips and answers any of our questions with kindness and honesty.

The fortnightly feedback sessions gave me the motivation to write frequently and confidence with the feedback I received from my fellow participants. I hope I also encouraged others with my constructive critiques.

If you're just starting out as a writer, the AWC provides informative courses with facilitators who have industry experience. You get to meet other participants who are in the same boat as you are. Overall, it's a nurturing environment where you can plant your story seed and everyone helps it to grow.

See you in the next course!

Incredibly insightful and helpful feedback which gave me comments and advice to work with. Because I am writing a mystery I also found it helpful that is the genre Louisa writes.

I really loved Louisa's feedback on my writing but I also found it helpful to receive feedback from course mates. The feedback gave me a good overall picture of what works and what doesn't in my writing.

I have put my full focus into writing this novel. I have fully plotted out my novel, made a significant start on it and feel motivated to keep going. I have hope that I can finish my novel and get it published.

The feedback from Louisa and my course mates had me change a very key detail in my mystery novel that has helped to shape the rest of the story entirely and I think the story will be better for it.

If you are serious about writing your novel and you need something to kick start you (and in the right direction) - try this!

I wanted the structure and accountability to finish a full draft of my novel. I had completed Novel Writing Essentials previously and wanted to go more in depth to build my writing skills. The 12-month course was a good option for me, as I work full time. There was a good balance of audio modules, workshopping and accountability to manage my own writing schedule.

I enjoyed workshopping and building connections with other students. It's great to have new writer buddies to continue on this journey with. The course content has resources I'll come back to again and again as I keep writing.

As someone who's been trying to write a novel for about 10 years, this course is the thing that's actually got me there! A lot of work ahead in revisions, of course, but getting a whole draft down feels like such a big win.

If you're serious about your writing, you need to invest in yourself and your craft. I've done a number of AWC courses and got so much out of every one.

Thanks for a great course!