What’s it like to learn with AWC?

The Teenage Creative Writers' Program taught me everything I was curious about in creative writing, including common tricks authors use to make their stories interesting and satisfying to read. The course has made me so much more confident in any creative writing I do and now I feel fully equipped to reach my goal of writing a young adult fiction book.

The feedback that my tutor provided was specific and helpful, because she also gave me a specific way that I could apply it within the pieces of writing that I submitted in my assignments. She also made all of the modules interesting and engaging, presenting the information in ways I could relate to and that I understood.

I loved getting to explore a range of stories and characters throughout all the modules and exercises. I also liked how throughout a lot of the exercises we could take creative freedom with the characters, setting etc. to write about what we knew and what we found interesting instead of being given a rigid set of guidelines to follow. In assignments, I also liked how we could get feedback without worrying about marking well. I loved everything about the course!

I feel confident that I could actually pursue becoming an author, when before I felt like it wouldn't be possible. It also made me feel confident in being able to learn any new skill and feel way more confident with it in a fairly short amount of time.

I really enjoyed the course and hope I can take another one with AWC soon! :)

This course was excellent, covering everything I could have thought of - and more. Michelle is an engaging presenter, which made the course very enjoyable.

My website is much better now although I still have a lot of things that need to be done. However, I know how to do most of them now.

I would highly recommend the Your Author Website course for anyone who wants to build a professional website without having to pay a designer.

Bernadette is very knowledgeable and shares real-world examples from her own experience. She clearly loves what she does and loves to build others up to do their best.

I feel more confident in being able to research the best keywords to use, and what SEO really means for web content and discoverability.

A great range of courses that equip you with practical skills to move you forward in your writing goals.

The course material was very encouraging and helped to build confidence. The formulas and steps were super helpful. I also liked the way it was spaced out as it fitted in with my work schedule.

I used to be a features writer in print media and this is a completely new way of writing.

Bernadette said - have fun, we're not saving lives. It hit me then not to get too stressed about it all. I currently work in mental health which does somewhat save lives so this really was a revelation.

AWC know their stuff; would highly recommend signing up today!

Thanks to Cathie for all of her learnings and feedback. I have learnt so much and I'm extremely excited to continue on my writing journey. She was very specific even down to grammar which helped me immensely to finesse my writing.

I have learnt the structure of how to make an impact when writing a picture book. It has given me the confidence to continue writing and, after some more courses, to send out my manuscripts.

If you are considering doing the course, do it. It's great value for money and you learn so much.

The course was very informative and has given me the confidence and knowledge to work on my own drafts and hopefully submit them in the coming months.

Cathie's feedback was welcomed. It was clear to me how knowledgeable and established she is in the picture book world, and I was happy to take her comments on board.

I liked that it pushed me. I liked that there were two module tasks that made me come up with two manuscripts. I liked that within a relatively short period of time, following submission and feedback, I was able to come up with two manuscripts that I was happy with.

I am motivated to pursue this dream of having a published picture book.

Do it! If you have a passion for children's literature, give it a go.

I wasn't sure what to expect and whether it would be something that I would enjoy, but I was pleasantly surprised by how interesting I found each module and different type of article.

I enjoyed the ability to read through the module content myself, at my own pace, and save this for future reference. Then I appreciated the videos that went into further explanation and depth.

I am interested in continuing to pursue further courses in relation to writing and seeing where this may take me in the future.

There are plenty of options at the AWC depending on what interests you and the course delivery is very user friendly.

The content is sound and the steps are set at comfortable increments.

I found the feedback especially encouraging. It is super motivating to engage with a current industry professional. The feedback is prompt and helpful. Cathie's skills and passion for the craft are clearly conveyed. Her advice gives me the confidence that all I have to do is EXACTLY what she says!

I enjoyed the stretch to actually get a couple of stories working. The immediate feedback is an amazing experience.

I feel I have the tools to achieve my dreams. The course is a solid step. Now it's up to me to grow the skills, spend the time consolidating, do the set ups and continue to see what I can achieve.

The content is clear, cleanly presented and challenging in a great way. Anyone interested to learn picture book writing at any stage in their journey will grow from this material. Just be prepared with some story ideas and put your best time into the course while you've got access to feedback.

I just loved it. Thank you so much.

I fell in love with this course from module one and now I have completed the course and am more confident in my writing ability. Now, fully inspired, my dream as a future author is more possible and probable than before the course.

My online tutor was wonderful. When she reviewed my writing and gave me her feedback, it was really positive and was the first feedback from someone who is a professional in this field. When I showed the feedback to my mum, she had tears of pride for me.

I enjoyed learning new ways of how to start thinking like a writer.

Before I started the course, I had already been writing for a span of five years. But, through discovering and enrolling in this course, I found a lot more skills in writing.

Trust me. If you enrol in the Australian Writers' Centre, I one hundred per cent guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

I enjoyed the delivery mode, self-paced nature and regular feedback. Bernadette's feedback was useful and very helpful. I really look forward to that aspect of the courses.

The information on Google's overarching approach and the updates was really beneficial. As a new copywriting business owner, I am now confident to promote SEO copywriting and to implement these practices in all that I do.

Pamela is always very kind and knowledgeable, she knows what's she talking about and sometimes it feels like she knows what I'm struggling with in my stories even if I don't know it. She shared great tips that have had immediate impact on my writing.

AWC tutors are experienced people in the industry and it's a safe space.

Pamela is always so kind. I love her seminars!

Pamela's examples were explained clearly and very practical in approach. Having copies of the slide presentation and workbook is a fantastic hands-on back-up resource.

The seminar provided me with 'reminders' of things that I think I knew, but wasn't putting into action. I can now think of some stories that I've written where I couldn't pinpoint what was 'wrong' with them, but I knew they just didn't sit right. I think now I can return to them with some confidence knowing that it's the POVs that aren't hitting the mark and need some rejigging.

The AWC provides practical and useful writing advice and support to writers at all stages of their careers. It's a friendly and welcoming community where writers can build their skills at their own pace, and in turn, their 'writerly' confidence will grow.

Thanks for offering this terrific seminar - it was worth the time (and money).

It came at a great time for me because I have an idea for a second novel and can't decide which point of view is right for my story.

Pamela's way of speaking and addressing key messages was great. She was direct and to the point. I loved her delivery. The handouts and Pamela's advice were invaluable.

If I want two points of view, I write each separately and then merge them. It sounds so simple, yet before it was pointed out to me, I did chapter-by-chapter, consecutive point-of-view swaps. Now I will make life easier by telling the stories of the two main characters holistically first. It makes complete sense!!

It's a must if you want to become a writer! So much to learn and discover.

I'm just so glad to be part of this special writing community.

I enjoyed Pamela's open approach - honest, clear, respectful and encouraging.

The take home message that hit me most was when Pamela raised weighing up introducing another POV with the lost opportunity for the reader to more intimately know and understand my main character. I think this is motivation enough for me to discipline my absolute desire to show the reader in detail how all my characters are being affected by the actions around them.

Do it! You'll be constantly considering your story as Pamela clearly outlines what MPOV mean, the traps, the opportunities it brings.

I enjoyed learning about the dos and don'ts of writing in multiple POVs and dual timelines. I've realised that my next book needs to be written in a dual timeline. I wasn't sure how to structure it before so this is a huge relief!

The AWC has been my go-to learning place for all things writing over the last six years! The skills I've developed in doing different courses has enabled me to not only finish my first novel, but it's given me the confidence to pitch to agents and publishers and put my book out there in the world. I would recommend the AWC to anyone who wants to learn how to write with skill, no matter what kind of writer they want to be.

Thank you for everything that you do.

The presenter was totally engaging and knowledgeable and the workbook is great. It was the right length, good time, excellent content and clear information and great presenter. I am very impressed.

It was my first dabble so I loved all the content but I really liked Pam's explanation about not head hopping and the questions to ask yourself about using multiple POV.

I really enjoyed the topic and I hope there are more to come where I can 'try before I buy'

I am brand new to your org and the idea of novel writing so I'm looking forward to exploring what else you have to offer. I really enjoyed the session. Well done.

What attracted me to this course was the goal of reaching 20,000 words, as well as getting the chance to have others review my work in a safe space. Workshopping was always a point of fear for me, but the tutor and the students provided a great environment for everyone to be helped with honest and useful feedback.

Petronella was always very kind and on point with her feedback. She raised great questions that got me into a better frame of mind with my novel and my characters. The fact that there was a video of Petronella's feedback (in addition to the detailed written feedback, of course) made the course a bit more personal and enjoyable for me.

The tutors are very knowledgeable and kind, experienced in the industry.

I love these courses! I appreciated being treated fairly and taken seriously.

I had a few ideas for writing but wasn't sure and wanted my hand held for a bit longer : )

I wasn't sure if I was procrastinating but the course content and exercises were valuable and stretched my writing skills in different directions. I was also a bit nervous about the face-to-face feedback sessions but all my classmates were so lovely and supportive and gave wonderful constructive input on everyone's submissions.

Bernadette is a wonderful tutor - organised, knowledgeable, a clear communicator and builds a supportive culture within the group.

I loved seeing everyone each fortnight and the exercises were great at expanding my writing and imagination in different directions to open up new creative avenues for me.

I thought I was more of a comedy writer and had a great hesitancy to make anything bad happen to characters but realised I have the capability to write serious content with an ominous undercurrent, which surprised me.

Forget the preconceptions you have about yourself, or the expectations you assume others have for you; let your imagination run wild with your writing. You might land in an unexpected genre but one that perfectly suits you.

I have already recommended AWC to two friends, one of which has signed up to your UX Writing course : ). Apart from the tailored course recommendations, I told them the Australian Writers' Centre courses were the most professional, clear and comprehensive I had found, you are taught in a really supportive environment and they're lots of fun.

Writing Workout is perfect for reinforcing your writing skills and expanding your capabilities. It's fantastic for building your confidence and cementing the technical aspects of narrative. Seeing everyone's friendly faces each fortnight and sharing our writing feedback was a great way to remove the fear of feedback. You will feel so good when you complete this course!

Pamela is easy to listen to and in a relaxed and comfortable way present the information. I love the way that, as she talks, she comes out with little tips that are gems to remember.

It's given me the confidence to add a POV in the final chapters of my current work.

The AWC provides great learning experiences for every writer no matter whether you are a beginner or an old hand. There are courses for everyone and the content is excellent.

I enjoyed Pamela's presentation style and personality. She speaks with such experience but with clarity that makes it clear to novices.

It affirmed much of my thinking and made me feel that my writing choices & approach are moving in the right direction.

I have completed several live virtual and self-paced courses, and I am a big fan. My recommendation is - great core content and a variety of insightful advice and feedback from a diverse collective of practitioners. All delivered to build pragmatic approaches to writing and getting published. Every interaction with the AWC community leaves me thinking differently about writing and energised to write more.

Just keep doing it - it's great!