What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I enjoyed Pamela's enthusiasm for her subject and many relatable examples. The Seminar made me realise or affirm that the way my novel's storyline is unfolding is spot on and on track with the midpoint, pinch points etc. that Pamela was talking about... and I didn't even know about those things ?? Has spurred my enthusiasm to keep going. Thankyou for your wonderful words of wisdom Pamela.

Get involved with the AWC - friendly, informative and above all encouraging! Writing can be a lonely business. It's great to connect with other like minded people ??????

Thanks for all you do AWC. Great job!!

Pamela Freeman is a great presenter. She really knows her stuff but also has a way of expressing her ideas that is relatable and engrossing. There was just so much useful information in the whole presentation.

It has made me realise I need to review what I've written to date and try to take the whole thing to a better, more interesting level.

Great courses. Great presenters. I always learn new things no matter which course I've done.

Love Pamela's presenting style... and generosity of sharing knowledge.

I enjoyed everything... looking forward to the next opportunity... my confidence has improved greatly.

Pamela's advice is always clear and practical so that you can take what she says and apply it directly to your work in progress, and in all three sessions I don't think there's been one question she hasn't been able to answer in an enlightening way.

No matter how many times I hear tips and tools for writing, I'll hear something again (or said differently) and think 'ah, that's right, I forgot I should do that.' For me, these sessions are good refreshers that I always get something out of.

I wanted to try YA fiction to see if it works for me, having done Picture Books and a few other courses before.

Pamela is an expert in many genres and gave valuable feedback. I have learnt so much. She also has a great sense of humour, making learning and working easy.

I loved the small group so everyone could participate. My fellow students were supportive, giving feedback on each other's writing.

Just do it!

Currently working on my first novel, 7,500 words into the second act and working out how to get to 2nd turning point, so this was just what I needed.

I have an idea of what needs to happen in act 2, Pamela put flesh on the bones, helped me see where I need to focus and go.

It was a reminder that I can do this, to pay attention to what flows, build on the setup and keep writing and wait till the edits to work the story into shape.

I think of myself as taking toddler steps, so if you are looking for the next step with your writing, get the weekly newsletter or follow the blog and maybe do a course.

Pamela was a bit of a genius. She could look at anyone's story (and there were a lot of different stories), and give individual advice on what was needed to improve it. She also had a truckload of knowledge and experience.

Overall, the exercises and advice helped me firm up my story and world. It gave me a lot more to think about to make my world and story stronger.

The AWC teaches you the craft of writing, so you're not wondering where to start or how to go about the whole process. This is my third course. Loved them all. Will be doing two more probably.

Because I struggle with writer's block and narrative structure, this course helped me understand how much skill building I need in writing. This inspired me to keep going with my writing journey.

I enjoyed understanding the story template of the hero's journey, the characters, and telling versus showing examples which helped me to continue on the path to be a professional writer.

I learnt important tools from the modules, such as structure and rising tension, which helped me understand what I need to do to write my book in a creative way, and also the confidence to continue with my book.

The writing course was important to do, giving you skills and knowledge relating to creative writing, that I believe is needed before writing a book.

Angela was very gracious in her comments and I do feel encouraged.

The whole course was such an eye opener. I simply had no idea as to the extent of writing being a 'craft'. I believe it is something I do wish to pursue. I am finding it all so interesting and I'm perhaps now a little obsessed. I am very keen to see my own 'craft', style and content develop and improve. Working at one's own pace and timeframe online is ideal; whilst at the same time having the deadline of Sunday night's submission.

I thought I might enjoy writing. Now I have a burning desire to learn to write. No idea what yet ... hopefully that will come.

Creative Writing Stage 1 was precisely what I was looking for. Its online structure is logical and easy to follow. The content is jam packed, yet nurturing in its delivery and loaded with encouragement for the novice. Thank you. An excellent resource and support system.

Writing was something I wanted to do since I was 20. Now I have the time and began to explore the idea. There have been many moments of doubt and being about to pack away the idea, until I did this course. It was a moment of realising that it was something I could do now and make it a part of my life.

The online tutor was excellent and the feedback was another reason for doing this course. I looked forward to Mondays to see what I would be learning next.

The courses are a good investment. There is a lot of in-depth knowledge to be gained in a supportive environment.

Thank you and I'm looking forward to doing another course.

I wanted a course to help me start on the path of creative writing after decades of not writing. I did feel anxious about having to expose my writing to others when I felt very out of practice. My online tutor was very thoughtful and provided useful feedback as well as other information in response to questions.

I enjoyed learning about the practical process of writing a novel. This course has given me the confidence to continue working towards my goal of writing a novel and given me some insights into the type of novels that I might like to write.

This AWC course fulfilled the course outline but more importantly provided an informative and practical guide to creative writing and an opportunity to improve my writing through constructive feedback from an expert tutor.

Thought it might be very basic with not much direction but I was wrong - good to get leads and references from Michelle.

The presenter spoke plain English, on the slow side, so I could keep up and just when I was getting overwhelmed she explained things to help.

It has helped me to understand and keep focused on the next step even though I'm not up to it yet.

I have done many courses with AWC and found them all to be very helpful, well targeted and it is great I can revisit them within 12 months.

Angela is the best mentor, extremely humble and professional. Absolutely loved this course :)

I became more creative with my ideas.

I look forward to doing more courses at the Australian Writers' Centre.

I really enjoyed the class and it actually helped me in my writing process so much. Now I'm a lot more confident about what my next steps should be.

I adore Pamela! She was a great teacher. She was generous in sharing all her knowledge and tricks and tips. Her feedback always pointed out issues I didn't think about and also gave me a lot of confidence with what I have done so far. Her knowledge and experience in writing fantasy elevated the course so much!

I enjoyed doing the homework. All tasks were really creative and enjoyable and it was so good to get feedback from Pamela and the rest of the class.

It confirmed that I am on the right track with my novel idea and set me on a journey where the next step is just to write, write write. The hardest but most fun part!

Thank you so much Pamela, it was so much fun. I will definitely miss having this class on Mondays.

I am an English teacher and have always wanted to write, but have never had the opportunity to learn any specific writing skills I could use beyond the classroom. This seemed like a great way to apply my love of writing with something practical and 'bite-sized' that I could fit around my job.

I enjoyed Bernadette's videos and teaching style. The content was useful, practical and well sequenced, and I really enjoyed the process of writing the assignments. The content in the PowerPoints was interesting and relevant. Advice was practical and founded on experience. Bernadette is a great communicator, and I enjoyed her style of teaching.

It reminded me of how much I love to craft with words. It showed me that I can do this. Now I just need to work out how to fit copywriting in around a full-time job and slowly build it up whilst reducing my other work hours. A fine balancing act. I hope one day I will be able to look back and say it impacted my life in a 'profound way'.

I've also really been enjoying the 'So you want to be a copywriter' podcasts. Finding these complement the course nicely. And they're inspirational too.

I wanted to learn how to sharpen my skills in writing for children from professionals. I had heard great things from acquaintances about this course and the course outline excited me.

The audios were excellent - detailed and engaging. I learnt how important your commitment to the writing process is. Practice really does make perfect!

It was a very practical way to learn tips and tricks from real professionals, plus a great way to connect with other writers.

This course felt very generous in its divulging of knowledge in such a short time frame. I was quite drawn to the presenter's real-life experiences and positivity. I also love the resources we were provided, particularly the check list template.

I now have the confidence that I actually have all the skills to make a success of real estate copywriting and to just take a chance and be brave. I am going to be adding this niche to my current skills, so I'm really grateful for that.

The Australian Writers' Centre provides insightful, generous, and down-to-earth courses that give you the confidence to pursue a new form of writing or career direction. I always feel that I get more than my money's worth, and the resources are extremely helpful and easy to use.

Tim's presentation style was excellent and engaging. I enjoyed learning a variety of techniques as to how to make kids lit funnier! It encouraged me to keep on trying in writing for kids by injecting more humour.

You don't need to be funny to write a funny book. You need to IDENTIFY what kids will find funny.

Give it a go! If you are interested in writing for children, whatever tone or length, humour plays a very important role.

The course was amazing. I've found my love for writing again and have been able to start writing the story that I've been mulling over for some time.

Angela was an incredible tutor. She brought a wealth of information to each class, and her feedback was invaluable. The feedback she provided allowed me to work through the issues I was having with my writing, and encouraged me to rethink things I was unknowingly over-attached to. She was open to any and all questions about the writing process and approaching certain elements of storytelling. I also found that seeing the planning she had done for her own stories greatly helped me to conceptualise and plan my own. Thank you so much Angela!!!!!!

We had a small class, and it was so lovely seeing the same faces each session. I've made friends with one of the other attendees and formed our own little writing partnership.

I've been able to break out of my slump and have since written 30k for my first novel-length story. It was the advice regarding first drafts that really helped me push though; as a perfectionist, I had been labouring over getting everything down perfectly the first time, when really I should have been just getting something down and cleaning up on further drafts.

It is a wonderful way to get you through any challenges you may be having. Finding a community of people in the same position as you is a great way to form connections and become inspired.

Thank you for providing these courses. Writing can be very intimidating and stressful, but the course made me feel a lot more confident and calm, and being able to receive even minor feedback on my writing was invaluable and reassuring. This doesn't feel like something out of reach anymore!

I think Pamela is exceptional. Her ability to understand and recall each individual's story and provide meaningful and personalised tips, strategies and feedback is very impressive.

The world-building went to a level I hadn't considered or realised was necessary prior to the course. I have some new perspectives and additional things to consider when plotting and structuring my stories.