What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I was delighted with my progress. Despite having to have 5 days off due to life, I still wrote over 10,000 words. I really needed the accountability that came with purchasing the course and fulfilling the requirements. I couldn't be happier.

It has spurred me on to get the job done rather than sit in the doldrums thinking 'I must get to writing.... oh I must get to writing...'

Every course I've ever done with AWC has been outstanding value for money and exceptional material. I recommend AWC all the time.

It has been a long-time dream to write novels for children. After reading through the course outline this seemed an excellent place to help me get started.

Pamela gave succinct feedback that was easy to understand and made perfect sense. Each week I came away with food for thought on how I could improve my writing.

This is a great course to get you started on the road to writing children's novels. From opening scenes to character and plot development, it's got it all covered. And the feedback is awesome!

I'm so very impressed with what Scrivener offers and what I can do with it. Natasha did a great job of introducing its key features and making sense of it. I can't wait to try it out!!!

The best part of this course was finding out all the features of Scrivener which will make my life as a writer so much easier. It may even improve my writing! Who knows :-) It will, I'm sure, help me to organise and structure my writing in a way that I haven't been able to (easily) so far. I'm a pantser and so my writing practice tends to be rather chaotic.

AWC offers so many useful, great courses. You have to see for yourself!

Being able to read the work submitted by other students (and to listen to the feedback they received) was very helpful. It was great to build a rapport with the other students, as we encouraged each other and offered suggestions.

Suzanne was marvellous, and readily answered any questions. Her feedback was specific, timely, and helpful.

I've realised I want to write children's picture books :)

The range of resources and courses on offer is amazing. The tutors are knowledgeable and supportive. I also highly recommend the 'So You Want to be a Writer' podcast.

The detailed course materials unpacked the style of writing that is required in a picture book with sets of exercises.

Suzanne was a very positive and astute tutor. Her feedback was helpful and insightful. She was very prompt in giving feedback and constructive criticism.

I enjoyed the challenge of meeting the criteria set out for writing a successful picture book. It gave me confidence to write for children.

Excellent resources and realistic advice given regarding the publishing industry.

I enjoyed the written exercises and assignments, the concise resources in regards to all aspects of writing, illustrating and getting published, and the links to industry and further associations in the children's picture books world.

The course covers every aspect of writing and illustrating a children's picture book, from the beginning to getting published. I have more confidence in my writing and the formatting recipe to write a better and more engaging narrative for children.

It's a brilliant course!

I wasn't sure if I'd be able to keep up with the workload…but it was not only enjoyable but very manageable - even when I had a week with a 'sick' household.

Suzanne was great! Hearing her feedback on my work (as well as the work of others) was clear, constructive and encouraging. Such a help in pinpointing what to address in your next draft.

I really did enjoy everything! I looked forward to the modules, course chats and feedback each week. And in doing this course, I also discovered the podcast and blog of AWC 👌

Such a helpful course! Less intimidating than doing face to face and yet the feedback is sharp and helps you target areas to work on and improve your writing.

I've tried Scrivener before and found the interface very overwhelming. I was looking to understand what I was missing.

This course was exactly what I needed to understand and start using Scrivener. Natasha presented a complex system in such an accessible and practical way. It cut through the noise and overwhelm and has set me in the right direction.

AWC has the best courses, structured to put theory to practical use right away and delivered in an engaging and encouraging way.

I really enjoyed the course and found the course material and feedback gave me the tools I need to go out in the world of freelance writing with confidence.

Valerie's delivery of the modules is excellent; she is personable yet professional and delivers harsh lessons we need in a way that is well received (was by me). Vivienne's feedback was honest and inspiring. It showed me what I was doing wrong but also reinforced what I do well.

The course gave me the confidence I need to go out and pitch my own articles, and to know how to refine the articles so they might be commissioned.

I really enjoyed the course because it was packed full of practical resources and strategies. I learnt the Copywriting world is a whole 'new' world but one that is now very accessible to me. The design of Bernadette's courses, as well as the way she taught them, left me feeling empowered and excited about next practical steps should I want to take them.

I appreciated Mark's weekly feedback. I loved the highly practical content. I enjoyed Bernadette's genuineness, as well as her communication style and her many examples of the content in practice. I also loved the assignments! They were a great opportunity to 'play' with the content.

As a teacher I've been selling 'learning' for years! This gave me confidence that there is something else out there for myself as a teacher. It is also empowering me to apply my now-honed copywriting skills to other career possibilities.

It's absolutely worth doing the Copywriting Essentials Course. Whatever career direction or place you're at in your life's journey, there's exciting skills to learn, enjoy and inspire your next step.

Pamela was an absolute gem. She got the exact balance right between being encouraging and being constructive in her feedback.

I got such a lot out of these 5 weeks. Even when it was just confirming things I instinctively knew - just knowing I was doing okay and my book didn't sound terrible was immensely helpful. Now I have to do the hard part and finish writing it.

The course is really thorough and made me work hard!

I enjoyed the complexity - and being able to go back and review. Also, the up-to-date nature of the course with modern trends and styles taken into account.

Thanks for a terrific course. I'll be reviewing modules from start to finish.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I have taken action already: I joined the local library, and started attending the Writing Fridays group. I have been twice and met some lovely fellow writers and feel a sense of community already. On the first session of Writing Fridays, I wrote my first short story, which was very satisfying. I am in the process of looking at short story competitions. I also attended an author talk at the library and asked her questions about how she combines psychology work and writing. I have also sent a follow up Insta message asking about the writing courses she mentioned in her talk.

Without the course, I would not have known where to start or what to do. Hearing from writers who have completely changed careers or combine writing with their current career, helped me realise that a writing career is totally possible.

I loved the format. It was thorough and having notes to follow is something I like. The questions from other participants covered a variety of topics and rounded off the session in a great way.

So easy to follow and thorough without rambling. I hope I can read my copious notes! Pamela was wonderful. Thank you for the motivation to apply the principles in my writing.

Go for it! It will inspire your writing, even if you've done courses before.

I enjoyed Pamela's clear, useful, organised information and the handout. It helped me to organise a jumble of ideas I already had about the characters in my YA novel.

Do Pamela's Freeman's courses. She'll affirm your right to write and point your story in the right direction.

I've done a number of courses with the AWC this year since starting to write my own novel for the first time. I'm currently about 15,000 words in and as I'm writing epic fantasy, more and more characters keep coming up. I'm currently doing a lot of character development right now and wanted to further hone those skills to make the characters have depth, work effectively in the story and move the reader with their own arcs.

The level of concise and in-depth information was fantastic. I've done 4 courses already with the AWC and have read a number of books on story, characters, structure and yet still there was so much for me to learn from this.

If you're writing a book, AWC is the place to go.

The course exceeded my expectations in that it covered a wide range of aspects overall in addition to writing, including publication types, lead times, industry information, communication with editors, and useful tips.

Vivienne's feedback was thorough and thoughtful, and she has a lovely positive and engaging manner. I thought Vivienne considered each student's assignments in depth and provided insightful and constructive comments.

I enjoyed the conversational and down-to-earth way the lessons were explained. The advice in the lessons was practical and helpful in regard to writing articles and getting them published. The concepts in the audio lessons were discussed thoroughly and easy to understand.

Freelance Writing Stage 1 is wide ranging and comprehensive. The online practical-based course is suitable for anyone interested in freelance writing who would like to learn in a friendly and approachable environment.

I thought Pamela was very clear in what she was saying. She repeated key points so that they could stick. She also has a lovely personality and comes across as extremely knowledgeable and affable. Even the way she answered the wide range of questions was done in a very thorough way. Thank you for an invaluable session.

Despite having previously taken courses which included character development, this seminar was able to add to my previous knowledge

All the courses I have taken with the AWC have been relevant and have improved my writing.

I enjoyed Pamela's enthusiasm!

I'm currently writing a novel and I thought the seminar would help with getting closer to my main POV character. It sparked some ideas about my character and how she related to herself which I have now included in my work.