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Shelly Unwin: “I LOVE that I can call this my job.”

Shelly Unwin was a stay-at-home mum with a young family when she decided to take the leap of faith and try her hand at writing picture books. “I was reading to my daughter one night and suddenly I knew 100% that was what I wanted to do,” recalls Shelly.

Alumni news: ‘The Saturday Paper', SBS, ‘SMH' and ‘Jetstar Magazine'

The AWC alumni are kicking some serious goals lately. Our hearts swell with pride when we spot a familiar name in the byline of print and online publications. Have a look at some of the stellar articles below, penned by our amazing freelance writing alumni. They're all a great example of turning ‘cant's into ‘cans' and […]

Sally Fawcett takes us up the garden path and “Through the Gate”

We’re chatting today with an AWC alumna in the form of Australian children’s book author and illustrator Sally Fawcett. Sally did our Writing Picture Books course in 2013, subsequently finding publishing success with her first book, What Could it Be, in 2016. And now she has a new book out – written and illustrated by hers truly.

‘Have you always wanted to write a book?' Debut author Sarah Bailey tells all

Melbourne author Sarah Bailey’s debut novel The Dark Lake has been described as “an addictive crime thriller, a mesmerising account of one woman's descent into deceit and madness, and a stunning debut that is already causing a stir around the world.” We’re thrilled for Sarah as she’s a graduate of our Creative Writing course. You can […]

“I got published!”: “Delicious”, “Wellbeing” and more!

The sky is the limit when you’re a freelance writer and our AWC grads are definitely soaring high! We are back with another set of their fabulous pieces spread throughout various publications. Check out the results of their hard work and dedication: Above: Laura McGeoch featured in HRMonthly with her article about men who work […]

“I got published!”: SMH, “CEO Magazine”, “In Wild” and “Peppermint Magazine”

Our graduates are a hard-working and talented bunch. When we spot their familiar names in print, we want to share it with the world. Check out the most recent fruits of their labour! Above: Kristie Hayden shared her well-earned break in Switzerland with “A Swiss Summer” in CEO Magazine. Wish we could have that kind […]

“I got published!”: AWC alumni in Good Weekend, Marie Claire, SMH and Virgin Voyeur

Having a feature article published is no mean feat. Which is why we always make sure to give shoutouts to our AWC alumni who have done remarkably well. Here’s some of their amazing work splashing the pages of Good Weekend, Marie Claire, SMH and Virgin Australia Voyeur. We’re proud as punch! Above: Cat Rodie’s fabulous […]

“I got published!”: French cruising, unusual homes, bodybuilding and Lake Paika

They say “The best is yet to come.” We say we already have the best right in front of us! Our AWC graduates continue to make us proud as they take the freelance writing world by storm. #braggingrights Drumroll please… presenting some of our outstanding grads and their recent accomplishments: Above: Carolyn Beasley shared her […]

Catherine Pelosi: From boring office job to book deal

Catherine Pelosi dreamt of becoming a children's book author and, after completing a course at the Australian Writers' Centre, has now released her first novel – with more already on the way.

“I got published!” : Our amazing grads featured in “Delicious”, SMH, “The Age” and more!

Whenever we receive news about our grads’ freelance writing success, we always want to shout loud and proud on their behalf! Here are some of their recent achievements: Above: Laura McGeoch had her first story featured in Essential Kids “How to stop your teenager doing too […]