What’s it like to learn with AWC?

Having completed Copywriting Essentials, I was keen to do another course that would assist me in my job, and perhaps help me feel more confident about doing freelance work. The Email Marketing and Copywriting course was a good opportunity to learn more about the process of email marketing and the different types of campaigns.

The bonus content on ChatGPT and the inclusion of the case studies/examples was so helpful. I am planning to work through the content again as I am sure there are things I have missed.

Our tutor was great. We received honest feedback that was provided in a supportive, constructive way.

Even though I have spent the last couple of years writing emails I have never taken the time to really understand the process and the systems, until I did this course. Using my brain and learning more about email marketing has been a positive, worthwhile experience. I also love to see how other students approach the assignments; it inspires me to think differently about my writing and I am always amazed by the talent and creativity of others.

I was made redundant shortly after completing the course and although I have not secured full-time employment I have recently picked up some freelance email marketing work. Completing the course has given me the confidence to say yes to the opportunity.

The Email Marketing and Copywriting course I took at the Australian Writers' Centre has been a worthwhile experience for me. Not only did I learn the ins and outs of email marketing, but the experienced tutor and my fellow students were incredibly supportive. The online format is flexible - perfect for fitting study in around work and in addition to receiving meaningful feedback from the tutor, you also have access to some seriously valuable resources too.

I am currently doing the Write Your Novel course with Pamela Freeman and I felt this genre specific course would complement it. My genre is psychological thrillers. It did :)

Louisa was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour which added to the enjoyment of the course.

I have done many AWC courses recently and each has always delivered a gem or two that hits the mark for me. Writing an elevator pitch was one of those gems. To come up with a short and punchy pitch is a skill we all need as writers with a desire to be published. The genre-specific material helped push me along with my writing. This is one of the great benefits of AWC courses: it keeps feeding the motivation beast within.

The learning was fun and varied. Louisa was professional in her approach and knowledgeable. Great handouts for future reference. Valuable skills for my toolbox. The course has helped me with structure and building suspense.

Give it a go. Lots of courses presented in a variety of ways. Great newsletter keeps me in touch with the industry.

I had seen the presenter at a previous writers festival and knew she was good. I needed skills and motivation to write my second novel which will be in that genre.

A well-structured course and great handouts. Seemed a friendly group and lots of opportunity to interact. The info about plot was particularly helpful, but all learning will be beneficial to improve my writing. I was absent for one session so it was great to have the recordings so I didn't miss out. The five weeks went quickly. I'm thinking about doing another course with Louisa now.

Louisa was very engaging, and generous with her feedback. Her presentation style was friendly and non-threatening and she was very knowledgeable about all things writing. I also found her very inspiring, this time as well as the first time I saw her present a few years ago.

I enjoyed the step-by-step nature of the handouts which I can also refer to in the future. Getting to know Louisa and meet fellow writers. I liked the homework - not too onerous and it kept me interested and on task.

Thank you Louisa. I am honoured to have met you and to have benefited from your experience, talent and wisdom. The course was lots of fun too. Thank you AWC.

My life has been impacted profoundly by all the courses I've done with AWC. This one in particular has motivated me to write that crime novel and given me skills and the direction that I needed.

I'd say - go for it. It will change your life.

I was attracted to this course because I wanted to share a story I felt passionate about which I thought could have broad appeal. I liked that it was so comprehensive and able to be completed flexibly.

The course has given me the skills to take my manuscript to the next level, nearing completion. It has helped to give me the confidence to continue writing my book and see it through to the finish.

Go for it!

I had already done another creative writing course and wasn't sure about whether I would get more from this one. I was pleasantly surprised as I got a lot more than I was expecting, especially in terms of practical ideas.

Jennifer's feedback was very encouraging and helpful with ideas on how to improve.

I have tended to be more concise in my writing and I now see the value of being more colourful in describing scenes and characters, and using all five senses. I enjoyed challenging myself to be more creative.

The course will open your eyes to how to write more creatively.

I absolutely loved Creative Writing Stage 1. I received great feedback from Module 1 and throughout the remainder of the course.

The tutor was excellent - very helpful.

I loved that I've found my niche as a writer. I was initially interested in children's books. Now I'm interested in writing a novel.

I love Kate Forsyth's mix of creative inspiration using art and her practical suggestions and advice regarding a story's structure and how to break it down. The art, advice, suggestions, practical insight into chapter and story lengths across genres.

I feel much more confident in being able to put my ideas into a structured plan without losing creativity.

Great practical and creative ideas to help you plan your book and to fully recognise your own creativity. I had thought that a plan would somehow stifle my story; instead it has allowed it to grow and improve.

This seminar allowed me to further explore my characters and check the POV is deep enough to serve them and the story best. POV is a choice you control and a skill you can master. Be brave enough to fully inhabit your POV character!

If you want to improve your writing, AWC courses are the best! With high quality content, exercises and examples and the flexibility of self-paced online learning, I highly recommend Fiction Essentials Point of View.

I appreciated Bernadette's comments and liked that she was honest in her feedback. I feel inexperienced writers need to know what they are doing wrong otherwise we can't improve. I trust her opinion and would do another course with her as tutor.

Don't be afraid to give it a go.

I'm writing queer romance and wanted to understand the background of romance better. The video interviews were good, as was the overall background understanding the material left me with. The understanding of the characters' motives was eye-opening.

I wanted a course that covers the relevant issues related to freelance writing and goes beyond the writing part. I liked that this course includes real-world tips on publishing.

The tutor covered the relevant issues with details and the examples from her own experience helped solidify the information.

The course was informative and easygoing. I was always anxious about publishing and how it works, so this course helped break down the process of reaching out to publications.

It is a light and comprehensive way to introduce you to feature writing.

I loved writing growing up and wanted to explore if freelancing could be for me.

I've valued Alexandra's input each week and I am especially grateful for the additional information she provided.

I think the course covered everything that we need to know. Learning the techniques to pitch and tips on ways to structure the feature were really useful. I would have had no clues otherwise.

I have already recommended this course to an ex-colleague and I've mentioned to her that I've learnt a lot and that it is an excellent course. The investment is worth it.

As with all of the AWC's FOCUS ON seminars I have enrolled in so far, I really enjoy Pamela Freeman's simple relaxed method of teaching. I love the clear, concise, down-to-earth manner (and with-a-good-dash-of-humour!) with which she imparts information. You don't have to be a Rhodes Scholar to understand what she is explaining to you. She has a lovely way of making you feel as though she is sharing writing advice with you personally, rather than addressing the 'class' as a whole.

Each FOCUS ON seminar I have enrolled in has inspired me to become a better writer by applying what I learn... to produce work I can be proud of - even if I am the only one who's read it!

What I found particularly helpful was having the differences and similarities between style and tone clearly clarified, how each relates to specific genres and sub-genres, and how to deepen POV simply by removing filter words.

I encourage anyone who is interested in writing - and keen to hone their craft - to enrol in a course with the Australian Writers' Centre. The AWC offers a wide range of courses which cater for everyone. The high volume of graduates who have gone on to become successful published authors is proof that the courses at the AWC are value for money - worth every cent!

I hope Pamela will continue to conduct more FOCUS ON seminars. Not only do I really enjoy them but I learn something new each time. They also refresh my memory when it comes to things I do know!

Pam is an excellent presenter. Her accent on character-driven writing goes right to core of great writing. It will be in the forefront of my mind as I edit my writing.

The content was thorough. It was also good to be able to see what other students were doing and learn from their feedback.

It's given me the basic knowledge I need to get started and also to understand how the market works.

Good course content and structure at a fair price.

I'm a former property journalist who went into corporate comms and am now looking to go into freelance real estate copywriting and wanted to brush up on my skills.

I liked that I could do it at my own pace. I liked hearing the case studies and the final module was probably what I found most helpful, simply because of my background in property writing.

It's given me confidence that I know what I'm doing, I know how to write a listing and it's given me the kick I needed to start reaching out to old and new contacts.

I've recommended AWC before, time and time again! This is my second course and I love how easy it is to log on and do all the study and I love what's offered. For someone like me (part-time work and a 2yo) it's great to have the simplicity and flexibility of these courses.

Cathie provided constructive and insightful feedback. I felt supported throughout the whole process.

I feel invigorated about writing for children. I can see ideas everywhere - it's just about learning more about the 'craft' of writing.

This course offers lots of inspiration, and the module handouts are invaluable, and something I will refer to constantly.

Every aspect of this course served to motivate and support anyone who is interested in writing for children. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

Bernadette provided me with both positive and constructive feedback, giving me areas to focus on. I really appreciated Bernadette offering me extra exercises to extend my ideas and skills.

The optional activities really cemented the concepts learnt in previous modules and helped improve my writing skills. I also liked reading my classmates' assignments and the feedback they received.

As a new writer I found the course perfect for me. It's given me confidence to continue with my first novel. The course inspired and motivated me.

The work at your own pace is fabulous - and what you learn is invaluable. My writing improved considerably and my confidence levels increased too.

Just a big thank you!

There was so much depth to this course. Kate is incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much in a concise way so it wasn't overwhelming. It was such a great course!

I enjoyed how tangible all the information was.

I now have a plan for my novel from following Kate's procedures.

If I were to recommend AWC to someone, I would say that they would get so much value for money, learn so much information and feel really supported in their writing.