Online Writing Courses
If you can read this webpage, then you have all you need to access our range of online courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre! We offer three kinds of online course:
Online classroom
These courses begin on a set date, with an online tutor and other classmates learning at the same time.
Online self-paced
These courses are ready to go ‘on demand’. You get instant access and can revisit the content for up to 12 months.
Online live
With these courses, you participate online from the comfort of your own home in a live Zoom video-based classroom. Your tutor and your classmates are right there with you in real time.
CREATIVE WRITING COURSES
Discover the secrets to writing compelling fiction.
Develop characters, scenes, dialogue and more.
Learn the nuts and bolts of the art of writing.
Write the first 20,000 words of your novel.
Become a stronger writer with group workshopping.
Give your opening chapters the best possible start.
Workshop your way to a completed draft.
Iron out structural flaws and master techniques.
Achieve your dream of writing a novel.
Complete exercises to strengthen your writing muscles.
Receive tutor guidance on your fiction techniques.
Write, write and write!
Shape your story into its brilliant final form
Receive powerful editing techniques and guidance
Workshop your manuscript with experienced writers
Courses for kids and teens
Encourage your child's love of writing with this creative adventure.
Write a complete 800-word story.
Receive feedback from a bestselling author.
Discover the key skills for creating compelling stories.
Receive feedback and guidance from an award-winning author.
Learn creative techniques that can be easily applied at school.
Writing books for younger readers
Discover how to write for children of all ages.
Create magical stories for the youngest of readers.
Discover the themes that kids (and publishers) adore.
Explore your creativity in a supportive environment.
Learn how to structurally edit your manuscript.
Tighten your story's prose, patterning and rhythm.
Perfect your pitch before approaching publishers.
Learn the key elements of a novel for children
Create believable characters and dialogue
Find the right voice to suit your reader
Understand the YA readership and characters.
Develop your unique voice and story structure.
Get up-to-date with the current state of YA publishing.
Discover how to create your own book series.
Understand the story themes that resonate.
Uncover the tricks to keep young readers hooked.
Learn how to craft funny stories for kids.
Develop your own brand of humour.
Receive feedback from a bestselling author.
Fiction Techniques
Enhance your skills with advanced literary techniques.
Learn to write a romance novel readers will love.
Develop your ideas to suit the romance market.
Gain clarity on the best publishing route to take.
Develop your research skills and methods.
Create believable and historically accurate characters.
Learn how to craft a captivating story set in the past.
Learn the secrets of compelling short fiction.
Create a gripping narrative with great pace.
Receive a personalised assessment on your 2500-word story!
Master the art of building intricate, living fantasy worlds.
Design unique and logical magic systems that add depth and intrigue to your storytelling.
Learn the secrets of plotting adventures that intertwine epic quests with deeply personal character journeys.
Learn how to write a successful cross-genre story.
Explore unique narrative patterns and structures.
Stir your readers' imagination with vivid storytelling.
Increase your narrative tension and suspense.
Create intriguing characters that hook your reader.
Learn the essentials of this insanely popular genre.
Discover the 7 basic plots you need to know.
Turn a story idea into a well-structured plan.
Create a plot that keeps readers engrossed.
Learn how to write page-turning true stories.
Master the art of creative non-fiction techniques.
Discover your unique and distinctive narrative voice.
Tips from #1 NY Times bestselling author Candice Fox.
Delve into the grisly side of fiction.
Bring your scenes to life with authentic crime details.
Engage readers through your cast of characters.
Use character development to create narrative tension.
Complete exercises to cement your new skills.
Discover how to write compelling conversations.
Learn how to use dialogue to drive your story forward.
Complete exercises to ensure your dialogue is authentic.
Master the art of punctuating dialogue correctly.
Know how to avoid common formatting and style mistakes.
Complete exercises and quizzes to reinforce your skills.
Master this vital skill in fiction writing.
Gain techniques to strengthen your narrative voice.
Complete exercises to solidify your storytelling.
Dramatically improve the framework of your stories.
Develop techniques for effective pace and tension.
Discover practical methods to achieve a strong narrative arc.
Construct scenes that flow seamlessly through your story.
Craft vivid settings that evoke deep emotion.
Discover how to edit your scenes for maximum impact.
Gain editing skills that will improve your story.
Easily identify plot holes and structural issues.
Polish your manuscript into a publishable piece of work.
Learn what makes a perfect opening.
Understand what publishers want in an opening.
Set up story questions for your reader.
Learn how to add structure and shape to the middle of your story.
Understand the midpoint and the midpoint reversal.
Learn techniques to help you through the two-thirds point.
How to satisfy your reader and leave them wanting more.
Learn the elements required for a story's climax.
Live Zoom seminar with Pamela Freeman.
How to tame this technique and enhance your writing.
Learn how to streamline your storytelling.
Understand when to SHOW and when to TELL for maximum effect.
What genre requirements there are for pace?
How pace needs to change over the course of a story.
How to control pace both within scenes and over the whole story.
Develop a style which engages readers with your characters and encourages them to read on.
Learn how to ensure that style and tone work together to create the ‘feel’ of your book.
Learn a new way to think about putting characters on the page.
Deepen your characterisations.
Bring settings to life.
Show the real effect of plot events.
Enhance your writing with a vivid story world.
Develop essential skills to create your story world, your way.
Approaches to creating your world – research, play, plot.
Shape and enrich your main narrative.
Iron out your main characters and secondary characters.
Discover different facets of your major theme.
Learn how to create such compelling and complex characters.
Understand why the character journey matters.
Learn how to make your characters believable.
Understand how to choose your point of view characters.
Explore how to best use dual timelines.
Discover ways of creating distinct voices for each point of view.
Learn about the pitfalls in creating your antagonist.
Discover tips and techniques for creating the right kind of villain for your sub-genre.
Discover how relationships between protagonist and antagonist can fuel the story.
Learn to use dual timelines instead of flashbacks and memories.
Discover tips and tricks for writing dual timelines.
Find the right point of view for your timelines.
Learn when you should use memories or flashbacks.
Discover how to transition between the past and the present.
Understand the difference between writing a memory and a flashback.
Learn how to make each movement and plot event clear for the reader.
Discover the key to raising narrative tension with each sentence.
Understand how to speed up the pace of the story.
Discover how to keep readers are engaged from the first word of each chapter.
Explore how to ensure chapter lengths and content match the overall story arc
Learn how to make the end of each chapter prod the reader into reading the next one
- Discover how you find out what style is right for your book
- Explore how genre affects both point of view and style
- Learn how you can control style in large and small ways
Publishing
Everything you need to know about getting your work published.
Discover the nuts and bolts of publishing.
Maximise your chances of getting a book deal.
Gain the insider knowledge you need for author success.
Be confident about the right audiobook options to choose as an author.
Add an additional revenue stream to your income as a writer.
Develop a clear plan for production of your audiobook.
Discover what every author website needs.
Learn how to showcase your writing.
Create a blueprint for your author platform.
Ideal for authors who want a global readership.
Discover the critical elements of a professional ebook.
Learn the exact steps to sell internationally on Kindle.
Discover the 5 steps to a winning cover.
Learn the book cover rules for your genre.
Attract readers with the right fonts and imagery.
Writers’ Toolkit
Add extra knowledge, industry insights and motivation.
Find and sustain your creative inspiration.
Become empowered to write freely in your own voice.
Learn from bestselling author Kate Forsyth.
Discover how to engage a live audience of young readers.
Enhance your career with paid talks and school visits.
Learn to adapt your presentations to suit different age groups.
Discover what every author website needs.
Learn how to showcase your writing.
Create a blueprint for your author platform.
Master Scrivener 3 – the must-have tool for authors.
Transform the way you research and write.
Discover author Natasha Lester's secrets to Scrivener success.
Features the popular Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp!
Get strategies to fight procrastination.
A step-by-step guide for creating a writing routine.
Create a daily writing routine.
Strengthen your creative muscles through regular use.
Learn how to become a writer with this motivational program.
Access tips, advice and strategies from successful writers.
Your step-by-step guide to change your life.
FREELANCE WRITING COURSES
Industry advice on writing for publications.
Techniques on structure, research, interviewing.
Find and pitch story ideas with confidence.
Further real-world mentoring.
Direct access to expert feedback/advice.
Sharpen your skills, fast-track success.
Freelance writing – extra skills
Hone your techniques and explore an area of interest.
Learn how to craft opinion pieces for publications
Communicate your passion with a wider audience.
Receive personalised feedback on your writing.
Learn how to break into the industry.
How to write delicious reviews and recipes.
Combine your love of food and writing.
Write engaging travel content.
Tips on itineraries, photography, freebies.
Turn any place into a paid story.
Write compelling human stories.
Learn pacing, structure and style.
Valuable insights from a top profiler.
Create compelling content quickly.
Showcase specific expertise.
Engage readers with easy templates.
Turn your feature writing into a business.
Tips on invoicing, tax and more.
How to be effective in quoting for jobs.
Copywriting
Learn the foundation skills to get started as a copywriter.
Write headlines and words that sell.
Take creative briefs and do research.
Earn money immediately from clients.
Copywriting – extra skills
Increase your copywriting services and knowledge.
Write copy that Google loves.
Tips on making your words smarter.
Charge more as an expert.
Strategies for getting more clients.
How to fill your portfolio fast.
Position yourself as a specialist.
Receive exclusive tutorials, training and templates.
Meet like-minded people and expand your network.
Enjoy monthly motivation and a copywriting coach.
Unlock a reliable revenue stream.
Tips and templates on getting started.
Earn course cost back in just one job.
Write high performing emails and newsletters that get results.
Learn the digital marketing fundamentals that underpin a successful email campaign.
Gain the skills to promote yourself as an expert email copywriter.
BUSINESS WRITING COURSES
Master the art of clear and professional business writing.
Understand ‘plain English’ principles to improve readability.
Discover common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Get templates to improve your reports, proposals, emails and proofing.
How to edit business documents with ease.
Essential rules for punctuation, bullet lists and more.
Industry proofreading symbols and style guides.
Create seamless online user experiences.
Best practice app and web techniques.
Convert more customers and drive sales.
Become familiar and confident with the language and terminology of generative AI.
Learn to craft prompts like a pro with a choice of frameworks and templates.
Streamline your writing workflow and increase productivity.
Learn the 11 golden rules of business writing.
Explore the business writing DOs and DON’Ts.
Work smarter with practical tips and exercises.
Learn to correctly structure releases.
Understand the key points to deliver.
Tips on maximising exposure and hit-rate.
A blueprint for building your own book.
How to position yourself as an expert.
The ideal way to use your book in your marketing.
A self-publishing framework for non-fiction writers.
Demystify the current self-publishing landscape.
Get professional guidance on book layout and design.
Team Training
Group training in your workplace or in our online Zoom classroom.
Understand ‘plain English’ principles to improve readability.
Discover common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Get templates to improve your reports, proposals, emails and proofing.
How to edit business documents with ease.
Essential rules for punctuation, bullet lists and more.
Industry proofreading symbols and style guides.
Create seamless online user experiences.
Best practice app and web techniques.
Convert more customers and drive sales.