What’s it like to learn with AWC?
Each year, thousands of students just like you achieve their writing goals through our courses and world-class presenters. Here they share how their new-found skills and confidence enriched their life.
I really enjoyed the audio lessons and working with the handouts. It was a great balance of theory and real-life application. I enjoyed the relaxed tone and the level of detail given in modules 1-4.
I was editing my second novel at the time of beginning the course, and it really helped me 'check' that I had all the right elements, tension points, the arcs etc. in place. While completing this course I also signed with Danielle Binks of Jacinta Di Mase Management. So, while the later modules weren't very relevant to me (pitching/publishers, etc.), the craft-based modules really helped me refine my manuscript.
The 3 Act Structure and tension points content was great, really well explained, and I appreciated the clarity provided with regards to the main character drives and motivations. These points really helped me while editing.
Great value for money. Self-paced! All materials can be downloaded. Easily accessible. Trustworthy and well-informed content. Loved it.
I love romance stories, so I was interested to find out the genre-specific requirements of romance writing.
The course was very detailed and informative in the plotting and character requirements. Great information and value for money.
I wanted to learn more about romance writing genres as my WIP had romance in it but wasn't technically a romance novel.
I enjoyed all the new information I learned. I now know I have written a mystery with romantic elements.
It's attractive because it's self-paced and you will definitely learn something, even if it's: you're on the right track!
I enjoyed the clear structure and expectations contained in each module. Valerie's professional and interesting reading of the information made it highly enjoyable.
I've re-thought the structure, characters and potential plot of a romance I had started writing.
I knew a bit going in, but this course took my understanding of romance writing to a whole new level. What I enjoyed most was how vast the romance genre is! You can explore until your creative heart is content.
It made me look at my writing, and what kind of story I want to write, in a new light. I've been confining myself (and my story) to a box and now I feel free to explore in different ways.
I think this course is great for people wanting a greater understanding of the romance genre. DO IT! Your writing will never be the same again.
The course gives a great outline for starting your story. It gives you the confidence, not to be scared, to be yourself and write whatever you like and don't be afraid of what appears on the page.
It's made me hungry to start writing.