What’s it like to learn with AWC?

Originally I thought this course was going to be too basic for me as a lot of the other writing courses I've looked at have been very basic or are targeted towards adults only. I was pleasantly surprised at how in-depth the course was despite it being targeted towards young people and I really appreciated the ability to access a service that met my level and age.

The tutor's feedback was very helpful and in-depth which allowed me to improve my writing and think about things I hadn't considered myself. I really loved how when giving points to work on she didn't make it feel like an assignment or as if I had done something wrong but instead was really encouraging and enthusiastic about my work and helping me to develop it further. I would definitely recommend her to others.

Getting feedback on my writing was probably the most enjoyable part of the course. I loved implementing the tactics I learnt throughout the course and being able to see the difference they made in my writing and then having someone look over it to make sure I was on the right track.

I think that doing this course has stopped me from giving excuses for not writing. The deadlines and modules really helped to motivate me to write more and allowed me to believe that I actually could write a novel if I work at it.

My aha moment in this course was during the end of the course when plot building started to happen. I struggle with creating plots so the ability to be able to create a plot based on the character's wants and desires was a game changer for me.

If you are struggling with starting or constantly running into problems then doing this course would be one of the best things you could do.

My overall impression of Jo was that she's an amazing writer and she knows how to write well and give amazing feedback.

I enjoyed submitting assignments and getting feedback from an actual author instead of friends/family.

It has given me the confidence to publish books when I'm older.

It is an amazing course that really helps boost your writing skills in a fun and easy way.

Thank you so much AWC. I had heaps of fun doing it and it really helped with my writing skills.

Carli was relatable, with a ton of skills, knowledge and experience that she was only too willing to share with all of us. Engaged well with participants and encouraged participation throughout the day.

I enjoyed listening to the experiences and challenges from other participants. It was great to have a range of skills and experience that could be shared throughout the day. The willingness of participants to share their knowledge and put forward helpful suggestions/solutions. Best practice tips - really helpful.

AWC have tutors who are truly subject matter experts and have an amazing depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experience. They have a generosity of spirit to pass on all that they know so that students can excel and be confident. Encouraging and supportive values.

I thought Carli was an excellent tutor who explained all the concepts very clearly and was approachable whenever I had a question.

It has given me enough of an idea about this type of writing to determine if it is something I might want to pursue should a work opportunity in this space arise. I found it very interesting.

The course was very interactive which was great as it was very valuable to listen to input from other attendees on the course.

Having completed a few courses with the AWC, I would highly recommend the AWC to someone who was interested in exploring the area of writing as the courses, tutors and community at AWC are excellent.

Mark was very positive and provided great feedback where required. He made me feel like this is something I could actually do. I enjoyed the review of the exercise and getting real feedback.

If you're into writing and looking to expand your skills, check the AWC out.

Bernadette is great, practical and informative.

I enjoyed learning more about SEO and how it fits into the world of copywriting in digestible bites. The course has given me tips to assess my own freelance business for SEO quality and tools to help me do the analysis.

Just a huge thank you.

Do it, you won't regret it.

Jennifer was amazing! Always cheerful, providing accurate, professional feedback each week and suggesting areas for change that were positive. She had clearly read each piece we submitted thoroughly and was able to highlight the areas she was 'speaking to' instantly.

I just didn't want it to end! I feel as though I've walked into another world - where writing my own novel is no longer a ridiculous dream but an actual possibility!!

Thank you xx

I knew that characters are the key to any good story, but having written a first draft of a novel I also knew I was still struggling with my characters and making them the heart of the story. I needed a course that would help me to develop my skills around making well rounded and interesting characters.

I found it useful that I came to the course with characters already in mind and have definitely focused on making those characters better using the tips and information in the course. I can also see that the skills I've learned will be invaluable in the future when creating new characters from scratch.

I liked that I could do it in my own time and stop, start and repeat whenever I needed.

Having already written a very rough first draft (and not really knowing where to go next with it) I can see how focusing now on all my characters and how their lives will interact with each other will help improve my next draft exponentially!

Fiction Essentials: Characters gets to the heart of what it is you want to know and how to achieve it in your writing. The course breaks down your learning into manageable chunks and is supported with easy to follow handouts that can be used time and again.

Well, this course was really amazing! I learned a lot from it and it helped me make some really awesome characters that I love and contribute well to my stories. If you were interested, I'm certain it could help you in whatever you are struggling with in your writing.

I feel much better equipped to create better characters. I feel like I can understand my characters and what it is they want and what exactly I want from them much better than I did previously. I just hope I can incorporate this into all my writing to create relatable characters.

Jo is very considered and logical. She gives clear feedback, in a constructive manner.

I am clearer about the limitations of my writing style. I don't see this as a negative thing but rather something that requires work.

The course does what it says it will do - it gives a good introduction to novel writing.

The course was exactly what it was described to be. An absolutely essential module to write better copy and content. It was a great experience.

I am able to look at bad EDM copy and immediately know what I would do differently.

It is a great course to start one's journey into the copywriting world.

I really had fun and have learnt a great deal. The tutor was excellent. I really enjoyed her feedback; it was very helpful.

It has just made me look at my writing in a completely different way and I already know what improvements to make on the novella I have started.

It's a great course. Do it! You will get so much better.

I loved it and am already enrolled in the Fiction Essentials: Grammar and Punctuation course and have my eye on Novel Writing Essentials.

The course was very encouraging for the beginner. The tutor gave sensible critiques of our work. Very down to earth.

I especially liked the step-by-step explanation of how to approach a first draft - print it out! Read it out loud. I have been asking this question for ages.

The course is pretty comprehensive for beginners. It has re-focussed, made me want to continue writing.

I was initially attracted to this course due to the content outline. The course cost, duration and commitment required also fit with my current work / life commitments.

Bernadette is to be commended on developing a comprehensive and easy-to-follow course. The content is relevant and extremely helpful to someone taking the leap into self-employment. The course includes advice and guidance that would be helpful for any new business owner. The feedback was insightful and very useful - this became a highlight of the week!

The entire course was enjoyable, but I particularly relished Bernadette's feedback. To hear Bernadette's perspective on the assignments of all students was very helpful, allowing all students to consider more than just the feedback on their own submission.

I am very pleased with the course, the platform and the resources. The course has provided an insight into the world of copywriting and has empowered me to take the next step.

If you have an interest in writing, I encourage you to become part of the AWC community. The AWC consistently provides quality information and resources for writers.

I've been a copywriter for over a decade, and I've never seen such high demand for SEO skills - so I'm upskilling accordingly.

I learned a lot but also really enjoyed the course. The weekly workload was manageable and the materials are very thorough,

Bernadette is excellent. Extremely thorough but also very encouraging and engaging.

I enjoyed having the elements of SEO demystified in a clear and concise way, and also playing with the readily available tools (which, up until I did the course, I had no idea existed).

I can use my newfound knowledge in both my copywriting career and also to build my personal profile as a fiction author.

The format and materials of this course are high-quality and specific to the subject matter. I've completed other writing courses that are very generic, so this has been a real treat.

Just a big thank you! I'm really glad I enrolled.

I really loved the assignment/feedback structure so you were able to learn from everyone's submissions and see how others approached the task.

I thought Jo was great. By chance I had recently read her book and loved it, so I already had a lot of respect for her standing in the industry. I found her feedback really insightful and thought her suggestions made a lot of sense.

I enjoyed the final assignment. It was definitely the most challenging, but putting it all together to write a whole scene was great. From the course material I felt like I wasn't as stumped on the structure side as I would have been in the past. I can't wait to hear everyone's feedback for it.

Do it! The course delivery made it achievable, the content was easy to digest and hugely insightful and the tutor was friendly and helpful and brought a lot of knowledge.

I am incredibly grateful for the confidence and opportunity your course has provided me. I can't wait to enrol in the next one!

I always thought I had the imagination to become an author but lacked the skills. When looking at writing courses this one stood out to me as a superior.

LOVED the tutor; no matter how many times I proofread it Jo gave me feedback to improve my writing.

EVERYTHING was enjoyable; it has changed how I read books now but for the better. I can now identify what is wrong rather than just wonder what is off.

I feel so much more confident in my skills now and I can refer back to the content when I'm feeling lost.

The modules were to the point, short and funny. The clips were also short and kept my attention, as watching a video online and staying motivated can be challenging.

I enjoyed understanding the different types of humour that can be written in a book, and just because you don't think you are funny, if you have a great hook idea, have a go.

Great, practical and useful tips for writers.

I wanted to learn about the structure of creative writing. I have an idea of a book, but I didn't really know where to start.

I like the structure this course provided as well as all the practical, pragmatic tips. There is a lot of very actionable information.

I liked the practical handouts and tips. Especially around details of characters and scenes. I hadn't thought about these things in this much detail. I also liked the exercises each week. They weren't too big and I liked the clear actionable feedback in a video form.

The course has made me more confident and has given me practical tools to support my creative writing journey. I hadn't realised how complex or structured writing a book is. This course is a fantastic foundation.

If you want to understand practical foundations, this writing course is an excellent start. It delivers a great model to underpin any creative writing or book journey an aspiring author may have. It provides self-paced learning in a supportive environment, with lots of helpful information in handouts and videos that are good to review, re-listen to, and re-read as you write.

I wanted to expand my copywriting skills, and make my copywriting as relevant as possible for the online world.

Bernadette's manner is conversational and easy to follow, the content she provides is relevant, and all of her advice is practical and useful.

The assignments were really good test drives for applying the principles and processes covered in each module.

I'm even more conscious of keywords and using the most relevant ones in my writing, and it's also given me a lot of food for thought about how I should present the services that I offer.

The AWC offers really well-designed, well-taught writing courses brimming with practical advice.