What’s it like to learn with AWC?

Bernadette is fantastic as always - she has a wealth of knowledge and is brilliant at her craft. Her feedback is extremely helpful.

I feel like I am more skilled as a writer. SEO doesn't have to be hard... it can be pretty fun! Once you wrap your head around it!

Do it! Do not hesitate. You will learn so much about yourself as well as new skills. The tutors are brilliant, and you will become addicted to learning more and more :)

I've hit a bad patch of too-much-life induced writer's block. I've lost track of my story and, as I've left it firmly in the second act, thinking a bit more about structure and plotting is just what I need to help me untangle the threads and get through this troublesome second act.

Pamela is such a great speaker. She was the highlight for sure.

It made me think about the event that is the midpoint of my story and what needs to shift in the story to balance it out a bit better.

The Australian Writers' Centre is not just courses. It's a supportive community full of advice, knowledge and connection. If you're writing all alone and doubting yourself, it might be just the thing you need.

Mark was lovely and very patient. He has an amazing range of experience and it was good to have feedback that you're hitting the mark. Definitely helps to build confidence.

I really enjoyed the written assignments, but the most valuable thing was gaining a sense that what I want to do is actually achievable.

If self-doubt creeps in, I am no longer crippled by it. I can move beyond it into a growth mindset - feel the fear and push through. Particularly liked Bernadette's reassurances that if you just say it, no one will question you and doing small things to get started. I no longer feel I need all the "boxes ticked" = analysis paralysis!

Copywriting Essentials was technique rich and highly practical - so much info packed into every module - great way to build confidence and self-belief!

The course was extremely helpful with my current novel-in-progress as it gave me a lot of pointers for writing about murder. In particular, it made me more rigorous about research and thinking deeply about the extent to which the murderer pre-meditated his crimes.

Pamela is a straight talker and gives you the info you need in a very easy to digest way. Her passion shines through.

I've always loved picture books and have dreamt of writing and illustrating my own. I was attracted to AWC because the courses were created and tutored by people with strong and relevant experience.

I wasn't sure I'd find the time and I also lacked confidence in creative writing. My worries were unfounded though; I found time in the evenings and weekends and learned so much along the way.

There is so much information shared and I'm thrilled I can go back and replay the lessons and read the notes to keep improving.

Suzanne provided great constructive feedback that really helped me throughout the course. She explained things from a publisher's perspective and gave great examples of ways to improve. She was always encouraging and kind in her delivery.

Listening to the feedback each week was a high point. I learned so much from this. I also enjoyed sharing the journey with the other students and learning from them too.

Not only has it fed a passion I've had for a long time to write stories, but it has given me the determination to learn more, starting with the Masterclass and then a course in illustration. It has also helped me in my day-to-day work in graphic design. Whether I become a published author or not, I'll enjoy trying!

Suzanne's feedback was extremely valuable and being able to see other students' assignments and their feedback increased the learning opportunity.

Understanding the basic rules around writing children's books has given me the confidence to put time and effort into writing more.

AWC courses are taught by teachers with real and relevant industry experience.

I was pleased with the level of practical tips about actually getting published. I learnt a lot about how different publications operate and pay, and even just the basic structure of a feature article and how to pitch was so useful.

I enjoyed doing assignments and being able to read classmates' submissions as well. It was great to learn from their feedback too.

I feel more informed and prepared when it comes to thinking seriously about giving freelance writing a shot.

I had completed Creative Writing Stage 1 and I knew I needed more direction in piecing together the novel that had been floating about in my mind. Novel Writing Essentials was the logical next step.

I was a little nervous about what would be expected during the course and how my novice words would be received but I was pleasantly surprised by how much this course has encouraged me to keep writing.

Angela was great. Incredibly knowledgeable and generous with her feedback and the resources she provided.

I loved learning about plotting and structure and finally putting my words out there and not being laughed out of the room - ha! I also loved reading other students' stories - so much creativity.

It's given me the tools to finally plot and structure the novel I had been thinking about for years. I could finally see what it could potentially look like from start to finish. The feedback I received has also encouraged me to keep writing and has shown me that I have a story that could actually work.

One hundred percent, do the course! AWC is fantastic. They make writing a novel actually seem possible and give you all the tools to make it happen.

Loved it. Thank you :)

I want to write and have such fun making up stories with my children and husband. So much joy! I needed practical knowledge and tools to do it.

Great course content. Has put me on track by explaining all the practical / industry and publishing aspects that I wasn't aware of.

The tutor was kind, open, honest. Suzanne kept her comments to the point and relevant, which I appreciated.

The practical activities were helpful, and I lapped up the industry information and practical aspects of publishing.

It has given me more confidence to get serious about making this a part of my life - and to start planning to reduce my (current) workload so I have more time each week to dedicate to writing. Also, the industry knowledge was what I was looking for, and I received it.

Thank you - I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

While my grammar is good, it's instinctive. I cannot parse a sentence to save myself.

I enjoyed finding out I know a lot more than I think, plus great tips to improve my writing. Not in the least bit dry. Lively and informative.

I've always felt a bit of a fraud for coasting on a gift for writing grammatically with no clue as to why. Now I have the answers.

Your courses are well designed and presented. I am a better writer because of them. For example, I placed second in a national competition with a story I developed in your Short Story Essentials course.

I thought Angela was lovely. Supportive & encouraging. She saw the best in everyone's writing & added other material that was useful. I could see that to be successful took a huge amount of work & dedication.

I really liked the Zoom class a lot. I enjoyed the audio lessons, the classroom chat and the assignment feedback (not just my own). The way it was spaced out was good; I was looking forward each Monday for the next module.

Thank you. We are lucky to have AWC to offer these courses and podcasts to inspire us.

I highly recommend the Freelance Writing Masterclass Program for anyone that wants industry specific learning. This has been the most helpful course I have come across and the masterclass was what helped me get published with absolutely no prior experience at all.

Everything is broken down so well and explained so well. There is so much help and support available - through the Facebook page, the 'Ask me anything' Zoom sessions and the intense but incredible, monthly 'Feedback Fiesta'. Valerie is really detailed and really knows what she is talking about. She absolutely whooped my butt and made me sweat but it was all so worth it. The results were there.

Previously I tried going to university and college for writing courses but none of it was helpful in preparing me for the read world of publications, editors and article writing. This is hands down the best thing any hopeful and up-and-coming freelance writer could do.

It was filled with so much useful and interesting information. I have a much better understanding of novel structure, especially the second act following this seminar.

I finally learnt about pinch points!

Australian Writers' Centre courses make writing a novel achievable. Even better, they make writing a good novel possible.

It has given me a clear structure to apply/refer to for my second act - and in fact also goes a long way to balancing up and polishing all three acts!

There's no such thing as too much excitement! just the thing I needed to hear at this point. But I got a tremendous amount from this seminar! I've been processing it all day!

The AWC is a terrific source for quality education from highly experienced tutors, at a great price generally!

I have enormous respect for Pamela's knowledge and ability to share it with novices like myself. I am going to try to implement her strategies in my next story, particularly subplots (which I didn't even think of before!)

I like feeling a part of the AWC community through involvement in these seminars, particularly getting to know the authors a bit better. The seminars are presented well, with down-to-earth humour and honesty which I find engaging.

I look forward to the next one...whatever that might be. I'm sure I will learn something that I had never even thought about before.

I've written a middle-grade novel and have been trying to sort out the 2nd act. Pamela answered a number of questions for me. She gave a lot of meaty information and no time was wasted. It was exactly what I needed.

I thought this was one of the best courses I've been involved in.

Don't hesitate; the teaching material is valuable for all writers.

I find the middle section the trickiest part of the book to get right. So, I wanted to see if there were any skills I could learn to help me through.

This session was brilliant - a short, sharp summary of how to keep narrative tension moving in the middle of the novel. Loved the very concrete structure that Pamela shared to ensure story doesn't sag in the middle. The notes are clear and well put together. So glad I signed up!

AWC courses are well structured and presented, with great notes. Useful for writers of all stages.

Pamela is so natural, she's a pleasure to watch and listen to. Gave me much more insight into improving my manuscript.

For all would-be authors - the AWC is a must if you want to improve your writing skills.

I have a clearer understanding of how to write the middle of my story. The way Pamela explains the content of the course is amazing. She says it in a way that a person that hasn't written before would understand.

I have learned a lot with this course and if you want to learn about how to write and get your story published then try AWC courses because they are amazing and you learn a lot.

Pamela is amazing as a tutor. She is so knowledgeable about how to write a story and multiple genres. I always enjoy her courses and FOCUS ON seminars.