What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I really enjoyed this course. The additional resources and exercises were great. Candace sure knows her stuff!

I liked the fact it was self-paced and I could pause to reflect on certain points. That the whole thing doesn't have to be 'perfect' - in that the cops aren't perfect, the murderers aren't perfect. And the shades of grey in characters - I'll have a lot of fun with that!

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Bernadette is so animated, knowledgeable and generous.

I found the course very validating. I often have to write copy for my job, and it's a skill that goes mostly unacknowledged. Just listening to a pro talk made me realise how much good writing brings to a project (i.e. basically everything).

I wanted to sharpen my skills for persuasive social media, newsletters and media releases. I also wanted to invest in my Marketing and Communications team. And I wanted maximum bang for buck. I was hopeful the course would be extremely practical - which it was!

Great tutor. She knows her stuff.

The course is very practical and the writing exercises are excellent for reinforcing what we've learnt. It was also just the right amount of work to squeeze into our normal work schedules without too much drama.

Vivienne was very helpful and encouraging and gave very detailed feedback. It really made me understand the importance of drilling down into my writing word by word.

The assignments were so well supported by the earlier module material, I always felt supported in doing them.

This course has been a catalyst for my career change!

I had done one other course with AWC and enjoyed learning from Bernadette. This course seemed like a good 'next step' for me, plus the content is relevant to my current role.

Bernadette is a great tutor, easy to listen to and her experience in the industry shines through. The assignment feedback was helpful and it was always delivered in an extremely positive way - very encouraging.

I enjoyed using my brain and learning practical tips for planning and writing copy. Not having to submit assignments every week was also good; it gave me time to process what I had learned.

It's another step in boosting my overall confidence when it comes to writing and the practical advice helps me to overcome my procrastination.

If you enjoy writing and want to learn more then just try one course; they're informative and practical, and you'll learn from experienced writers and educators. You'll find that you can't stop at one.

Thank you AWC and Bernadette!

I was attracted to this course by the fact that it is so highly regarded by people who have gone on to get their work published. I really valued their testimonials.

Victoria Purman is outstanding. Her feedback has been pivotal in my decision to want to continue on down the writing rabbit hole. The course has convinced me that I can do this for a living.

The Australian Writers' Centre would be the first place I would recommend to any friends who are interested in going to take a look at writing either as a leisure activity or profession. I found this extremely worthwhile.

I enjoyed the templates and the fact that I can study anytime.

The course helped me to keep writing. Every piece of my writing is not a waste. I just have to do it continuously.

The resources are great. Go for it!

I've always had an interest in writing, but have never really known where to start. Copywriting seemed like as good a place as any, and it seemed to relate somewhat to my work.

I've always been the kind of student that skips to the assignment and skims back over content to get the answers in order to achieve the outcome of a certificate. Not this time! I made sure I dedicated time, because I really enjoyed listening intently to each of the video lessons and reading over all the handouts.

I thought Bernadette was really personable. I enjoyed listening to her; she has a friendly, laid back and knowledgeable style. Even though the video lessons were all pre-recorded and rather static, it didn't feel like that at all whilst doing the course. I thought listening through everyone's feedback would be tedious, but it was actually really interesting. Bernadette gave constructive feedback in a really kind and supportive way, which is a real talent in itself (and one that many managers could learn from!).

I am used to more formal writing for business, reports and grant/tender applications. This course has given me another string to my bow and I've learnt to enjoy writing in a more conversational style again.

It has encouraged me to think more seriously about pursuing a career on my own, to fulfill my dream of writing for money while I travel around Australia or the rest of the world.

The course is well structured, easy to follow and easy to fit in to a busy life!

I particularly liked that this course had assignments due in on the Sunday night, which suited me as a full time working parent. And thanks again to Bernadette.

I wanted to start writing a book but wanted a solid base/beginning course to understand the fundamentals and instil confidence in me that I could go ahead and do it.

I liked coming up with scenes and reading other people's scenes. I really liked the feedback; it opened my eyes to what I could write. I figured out that I could write a whole lot better in first-person.

I would say to give it a go.

I enjoy writing short stories and wanted to learn more about how to do so. I've completed a number of other AWC courses before and found them all excellently written and well presented. Didn't have to think twice about this one.

Great examples. Opportunity to develop your own story throughout as a way to reinforce learning and practice. Loved the chance to submit for feedback at the end. I particularly enjoyed the modules on style, story technique, editing, and polishing.

Helped me understand short form writing and refine my writing craft. I enter many short story writing competitions. This has given me additional encouragement and fired my enthusiasm even more. Who knows what lies ahead?

Short Story Essentials is a treasure trove of information about short-form writing presented in a well-paced and entertaining manner. It's more than nuts and bolts. It captures the essence, excitement, and joy of short story writing. By the end, you'll be up to the challenge of penning short tales. You'll be hooked.

Thanks for the ride. Brilliant.

I wanted to write a novel, so I was keen to recap on the essentials of English grammar and punctuation.

I love Valerie's presentation. She is clear and precise, and has a sense of humour. It clarified a few points that I was unsure about. The use of dialogue punctuation; whether to use one or two speech marks.

AWC offers an extensive and varied range of informative courses to help improve any potential writers' ability.

I have a 7-year-old who loves to read. To encourage his love of reading even more, I will either read with him or read the same books as him. It's given me an interest in writing for his age group.

The video lessons were great. My past courses have been audio lessons, so video was new for me and I think it enhanced the content. It's always good to put a face to the voice!

I'm more keen than ever to write for this age group.

The self-paced courses are great. I don't have time at the moment to commit to regular live learning sessions, but I can fit in self-paced learning.

I have done the course on Creative Writing Stage 1 and realised I knew nothing about dialogue. I have written a first draft of a manuscript and was so scared of dialogue I avoided it entirely.

Although I still have a long way to go, I feel more confident in giving it a try now. I have begun a second draft and have included dialogue on the first page! I am seeing my scenes in a whole new way. The characters are coming to life on the page.

Sign up for a course, you won't regret it.

I needed an update on how to self-publish as I have self-published 2 books on Amazon but have not reviewed them for years! I wanted to get back into my writing and start self-publishing again, so this course attracted me. I especially got the information I was needing on how to access my books again and to make changes - so I'm super happy and re-invigorated to continue my writing journey.

Linda has a very good voice and is easy to listen to which makes the course enjoyable. There was very good content and relevant to what I needed.

There is a wealth of knowledge available at the AWC from professionals who present in a very easy way to learn. There is plenty of content and no need to take notes because you can download everything to keep and that way just be present in your learning and listening.

This course was very informative, and I appreciate how Linda explained each step of the process.

I really enjoy the variety of courses at the Australian Writers' Centre and I am sure, as a writer, anyone could benefit from this variety.

I had an idea for a chapter book and wanted to develop it further. Although I read them a lot to my kids, I didn't really understand the 'official' distinctions between picture books, chapter books, middle grade books etc.

Great presentation, very clear and easy to follow. The tips about what booksellers are looking for are very helpful, as are the tutor's comments about how a book deal might look, as well as the fact that a two-book deal is not the be all and end all and can have an impact on creativity.

As a course by someone in the industry talking about writing as a career it has everything you need to know. I like that it is very practical and tells you what not to do as well as what to do.

The Australian Writers' Centre is fantastic for writers of all levels, from aspiring to published. Because the tutors are authors themselves, they give solid industry advice as well as writing inspiration, which is essential for building a long-term career as an author.

Bernadette was extraordinary. She is enthusiastic, funny, authentic, and generous with her knowledge. She's also so darn likeable. I enjoyed every video as well as her feedback. The feedback in particular was detailed, knowledgeable and insightful. Bernadette's expertise and personality really make this course incredibly engaging and effective and, even though with three children I felt overwhelmed at times, I enjoyed the whole experience.

I enjoyed Bernadette's teaching style. The way the course effectively chunked down steps and activities and focused on priorities in a pragmatic but also optimistic way was also very well done.

It was very comprehensive and told you exactly what a good short story is and what it isn't, as well as the current trends in short story writing.

I enjoyed the fact that I could work on a project during the course and see how much better it was at the end compared to the start. I really liked that I was able to get feedback from Cathie Tasker as well.

I feel like I have a good grasp of the short story form and can make an impact with my writing.

Grant is an expert in the subject matter but not on a soap box. He was easy to interact with, and seemed like an active listener, active learner who wants to share his experiences and empower others.

The small group setting is invaluable. I had several aha! moments and will put what I've learned into immediate action.

A lot of what I learned in my social studies is not applicable to business writing and needs to go out the window. I feel empowered to disregard those old rules and focus on readability and getting my CTA across.

Excellent value for any writer looking to refresh or up their game.

Comprehensive and encouraging. Everything was covered. Taught me the value of transitions. Step-by-step showed me how to put a feature together.

I found that doing the course highlighted my strengths, but much more importantly showed me my flaws in a professional way. Now I can confidently work hard towards being a published writer.

The Australian Writers' Centre is professional and exceeds expectations. Their approach is systematic, designed to get your work to a professional standard and published as soon as possible. I intend to continue training with them as long as necessary. The courses are well priced and within the reach of most people (I'm a pensioner).