What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I enjoyed the way it was presented and the broad range of information with ideas of where to go for more on the parts that resonate the most.

I can do this. It's not too late. I am already starting my website and adding my writing and I have so many ideas forming. I'm just choosing which course to do first now.

I realised I can start now - stop waiting to be perfect. Just be brave and start.

AWC offers really professional yet practical courses online that cover almost all areas of writing. The courses are affordable and not too long. It's great to be able to do self-paced courses too so I can work in around my other commitments.

The course was very practical and made sense. This is a good program as a pathway to defining the area of writing you're interested in, developing a plan and not letting negative thoughts get in the way of moving forward.

Stay focused, dedicate a small amount of time daily to write, and practice, practice, and practice.

I've done several of the AWC courses now, and they are excellent. Thorough, well thought through, and practical. Well worth doing.

Thank you to Australian Writers' Centre for the courses that you have available. There is always helpful information and action steps. I know with clarity now that my interests in writing are: Research/history of topics of interest, Poetry, Children's Picture Books/readers. I would like to pursue freelance writing in the near future, and I would like to explore short story competitions.

It helps you fine tune what areas of writing are of interest. You get to create an action list for the areas you want to progress in. Take one step a day towards your goal.

I enjoyed all the great tips and steps that Valerie mentioned. Especially the baby steps - it doesn't seem so daunting.

It has given me the confidence to start the other courses I have purchased. Knowing that everyone has their own timeline and values. Everyone has different expectations and we don't all need to change our careers to become writers.

Do this course if you need a reminder that the work you put into something will take you to the places you want to be with your writing and to be confident in your work. To keep going, this is the place to get all the support you need.

I enjoyed the interviews with writers who have backed themselves to change and succeed despite their personal doubts. Knowing that even successful people have reservations about their ability to succeed, and the need to plan the steps necessary for getting to where I want to be.

I was particularly struck by the interview with the screenwriter and his response when asked about planning and identifying plot points when writing a set-time movie script - just create a character and an incident and start writing! Sounds so easy.

AWC is an established and highly successful training provider. Pinpoint the course you need from their extensive list and jump in!

I was looking for an overview of the industry and a way to get started. This course delivered exactly that.

Valerie's videos were easy to watch and the content was well delivered in an organised sequence and in bite sized chunks.

It's prompted me to get started, reaching out to writers I know, taking other courses and exploring more opportunities.

The Reinvent Yourself course offers a fabulous overview of writing for a career and how to begin the journey of transitioning to a full-time writer. It opens the doors to other ways to learn more and other opportunities to explore writing.

I liked the broad scope of the course, in terms of explanations of the different types of writing, as well as the very supportive approach of the process of getting started.

I really like Valerie's well considered and very humanized approach to this topic for beginner writers.

I feel a much stronger interest in the prospect of developing a writing career after doing this course.

I enjoyed hearing about other people's journeys - it's refreshing to hear stories of success 'later' in life. I feel success stories of those in their teens and twenties are much more visible in mainstream media.

There are many different lenses when looking at success - to be a successful writer doesn't necessarily mean you writer for a major newspaper or are a top 10 best-selling author. Plus, it is a career pathway that can be grown concurrently to your existing career, and something that is possible to break into if you didn't start in the industry as a young person.

Practical and polished courses worth investing in!

This course was well set out and had lots of great information. Once I completed the course, I realised I want to pursue my dream and am now eager to take the next step.

The content was more than I was expecting. There were various topics and ideas covered. I enjoyed the interviews with various authors. I found the course was very informative and left me wanting more.

I found the course inspiring and practical. I enjoyed the real-life stories of writers; they resonated with me and inspired me. I also enjoyed Val's no-nonsense advice throughout the course. She gives practical advice that is easy to follow while understanding that people have lives to live and may not know where to start.

This particular course felt like a good way for me to shift my mindset. The price was attractive for that initial step and it has now opened my mind to not just moving into a different career path as a writer, but given me practical steps to do so while still supporting my family.

I was able to complete the course in my own time and whenever time allowed. I have now enrolled in your Copywriting Essentials as a practical way to continue on my path to reinvent myself.

I loved the quote you provided in the final lesson "feel the fear and do it anyway". Fear has been an enormous roadblock for me. I have felt like an imposter for so many years and this was excellent advice to finish on.

AWC offers good advice and a practical way to begin your writing career. At no time have I felt like an imposter and feel I now have the confidence to progress onto the next course and path in my journey.

I loved the title - it was so positive and full of possibilities. I was looking for inspiration and an easy step-by-step map to get me started, and the course offered that.

I loved the interviews with people who have studied at AWC and are now working as writers.

I enjoyed learning about the diversity of a writing career and learning more about each area. My favourites were the writers working in the children's book industry, which is the area I'm most interested in. I also loved Valerie's positivity and can-do attitude. The steps are gold. Especially the emphasis on reaching out and building connections with those in the industry.

It gave me clarity on what direction I wanted to go - and clarified that direction. I also realised I have been struggling with imposter syndrome, and seeing that has really helped my confidence.

If you want to change careers and are wondering if writing could be it, I would recommend AWC as top of the list for quality, value for money, and practicality, with the emphasis on having a clear step-by-step plan and taking action, plus lots of inspiration and real-world success stories.

The allure of transitioning into a writing career has always been a dream of mine, but the path seemed shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. What drew me to the Reinvent Yourself program was its promise to demystify the process. The focus on overcoming mental barriers and laying out clear, actionable steps to start writing, whether fiction or non-fiction, spoke directly to my aspirations and challenges.

Initially, I was sceptical about the efficacy of an online program in addressing such a personal and profound career shift. The fear of investing time and resources into something without guaranteeing a tangible outcome. However, the program's emphasis on practical guidance reassured me that this wasn't just another generic writing course but a tailored guide to navigating the writing world successfully.

The seven-part video program created an engaging learning experience. Each module was thoughtfully crafted, making the journey from doubt to confidence not just educational but truly enjoyable.

The most enjoyable aspect of the course was the diversity and depth of the videos. It felt as if I had a community of mentors guiding me through the process.

The major 'aha!' moment for me was realising that the biggest obstacle to becoming a writer wasn't a lack of talent or opportunity but my own mindset. And with the right mindset, the path to becoming a writer is accessible to anyone, regardless of their starting point. The program's focus on fostering a positive mindset shifted my perspective from seeing obstacles to seeing possibilities.

The Australian Writers' Centre is more than just an educational institution: it's a gateway to realising your writing aspirations.

I have been thinking about changing careers to writing for a while. I joined mailing lists for writing courses and this year I decided to actually take the plunge.

This is a very positive and motivating course. Thank you for making it enjoyable.

I liked hearing the interviews from real writers. The information throughout the course is also well worth listening to.

I know that with commitment and hard work, I can reinvent myself as the writer I have always wanted to be.

I just engaged in a motivational, engaging and inspiring short course, that showed me I can change my career and be the creative that I want to be. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try writing as a career to do this course and be inspired to strive to be your best self as a writer.

I enjoyed all aspects of the course, particularly the different options available as a writer. Excellent starting point, if thinking about becoming a writer. Course delivery was clear, concise and logical and delivered with integrity.

The course helped to reaffirm that the creative/fiction area is exactly where I want to be, and has also opened the idea/possibility of linking my extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in Early Childhood Education with a writing career. Mainly through freelance feature writing for childhood development/parenting websites and magazines.

I enjoyed the case studies. It's so inspiring to see and hear from people who had regular day jobs and turned their passion for writing into their day job. And they've done it from all walks of life at different stages of their life. It highlighted the notion that it's never too late to make the change. There is literally no boat to miss unless one does not apply themselves.

Invest in yourself and go for it; there is nothing to lose and so much to gain.

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 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.

It affirmed everything that I already knew, but also gave inspiration through the personal stories and experiences.

This course was practical and offered simple strategies to improve your prospects of transitioning to writing as a career.

It's given me some courage and ideas on how to take some steps in the areas I want to go.

Practical, accessible, relatable. You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose.