What’s it like to learn with AWC?

The main reason I was attracted to this course was to have Victoria as the mentor. I love her books and I feel her approach to stories is similar to how I would like mine to be.

Fabulous course. It made me feel confident going forward and was encouraging and instructive. I have been able to look at story writing from a range of different viewpoints. It has been brilliant.

I have wanted to write a particular story for many years. Now I am ready to start.

I have had a lot of non-fiction writing experience, but I've never managed to write engaging fiction, so I wanted to learn how to!

Victoria was very helpful, thorough and constructive. I found her advice to me and other students very helpful!

I really enjoyed doing the assignments. I like putting theory into practice!

I developed an idea for a novel, and have started researching and writing it!

Learning about points of view has helped enormously in knowing how to put a piece of fiction (long or short) together.

I have done several courses with AWC, relating to both fiction and non-fiction writing. The courses are always excellent and enjoyable!

I liked Victoria's down to earth attitude, and her feedback was generous and fair, with just the right amount of constructive advice without being too intimidating.

I got real pleasure in being brave enough to let other people read my writing. It's quite confronting knowing a complete stranger will be reading and judging your writing. Also reading other people's stories and comments about each other's writing.

I think, just maybe, I might be thinking of myself as a writer in the making...

If you want to see what it takes to be a writer, or if you want to get motivation to write, do a course like Creative Writing Stage 1 - you won't be disappointed.

A big thanks to Victoria.

As someone who has used Scrivener a bit in the past, I was concerned that I wouldn't learn anything new, but I did.

The examples were real and practical. I'm sure I will find it easier and more productive to use Scrivener now to finish my manuscript.

I've done quite a few AWC courses and they have all been fantastic. If you're on the fence about getting started, do it! You won't regret it.

Fantastic course. So much to learn and absorb, with great lessons and exercises, and the online tuition was invaluable at helping me practice the theory.

The tutor was very encouraging, knowledgeable, and diligent in providing the feedback.

I enjoyed writing the assignments, reading the other participants' submissions and listening to the feedback.

Huge impact on my writing in so many ways. From the encouragement that comes from hearing about the process and the slog (seriously!) of producing a novel through to the practical, nitty gritty tips and tricks. I also look at people in new ways, wondering what makes them like they are, what their facets and layers are...

Go for it! The instructors and lecturers are wonderful and you'll learn a lot.

I didn't understand what copywriting was before this course. Now I feel confident to begin putting myself out there and offering my services.

It's a trusted company, with real people and good course outlines.

Thank you very much for all the great teaching :)

Bernadette was so knowledgeable! She has a wealth of information to give and offered the perfect combination of giving a little bit more than she needed to without going off track. I really enjoyed getting some feedback from her and it made me feel like my writing was worthwhile.

I enjoyed the way Bernadette explained things and learning something new.

Hopefully I will be getting a new career out of it!

I really like the time spent on going through different examples and showing different ways to achieve the desired outcome using the templates provided.

It has given me the confidence to write about the things I know about and to not be scared to put my thoughts out there.

It makes the writing process accessible and takes the fear out of it.

I wanted to learn what agents and readers are looking for in the opening of a novel so I can improve my novel's opening. I wanted a course that was affordable and provided me with actionable steps too. Plus, I'm a big fan of Pamela Freeman and enjoy the way she teaches. Her honesty and kindness are super helpful.

Pamela is a brilliant presenter and she is so knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning about her 'bits' folder and how to use it to take out the info-dumps so I can save them to weave into the narrative at a different point in the story. I enjoyed learning about how to find the actual beginning of your story by looking for the first real scene. It helped to learn what a scene actually is, as well.

Doing a writing course through AWC will teach you the skills you need to write a novel that works. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience that shows in their teaching, and they focus on steering writers honestly and with care toward manifesting their stories in the world. If you're thinking of taking a writing course, then check out AWC. You won't regret it.

It was so useful seeing how Natasha uses Scrivener in her own writing, to see practical examples of how it works. It was good to be able to see real examples of how it worked in writing an entire manuscript.

There were a few things I'd been wanting to do, but didn't realise how easy it was.

Scrivener is worth the learning process - and this is the easiest way to learn.

I hoped to learn how to "hook" my readers from the first paragraph, and I thought Pamela would be able to share her expertise in this area.

I love seminars where I actually LEARN something...and I did!

Pamela Freeman shares her knowledge with humour and honesty.

I would recommend the Australian Writers' Centre to anyone who has an interest in improving their writing skills in a non-confronting format.

I was aware of everything Pamela shared - the workshop was fabulous, as it reinforced my current knowledge and helped to validate that I'm on the right track. It's great to have these important elements strongly entrenched in my craft as I draft and self-edit.

I enjoyed the presentation structure and Pamela's immense knowledge of the craft, and her impeccable teaching skills.

If you want to know how to write and develop your craft as an ongoing process, then the Australian Writers' Centre is, and will be, your support network.

Pamela was really helpful, and gave me a little light bulb moment. I enjoyed her knowledge, also in answering the questions and answers at the end, very useful tips.

Did this meet my expectations? Yes, and more. Thank you, Pamela.

This Openings workshop was just what I needed to hear. A light bulb moment.

I am about to redraft my middle grade novel and know my opening has to be stronger.

This seminar showed me again what a professional outfit AWC is. I always get value for money.

I enjoyed Pamela's manner, which is so sharing with lack of pretension. She also has no fear in sharing her own pitfalls etc. The content is always fantastic, clear and doable.

I particularly liked the lack of video and audio from our side. I can front up after a busy day without having to think about what I look like.

If you are serious about your writing, the AWC gives professional advice in a very interesting and accessible manner. You will immediately see an improvement in your writing.

The session completely changed what I thought I knew about starting a story. I feel much better equipped to do them properly now.

Pamela's style of presentation is very engaging and interesting.

All AWC's courses are excellent - well-presented and very informative.

I have completed a novel on climate change and wanted to make sure that the first chapter would be to the expectations of a publisher and would also convince the general public of the seriousness of the situation.

After this seminar, I have already decided to make changes to the manuscript in order to grab the attention of the publishers/readers in the first paragraphs.

I now understand that the novel has to engage the reader in the first paragraphs and that it is easy to fall in the information dumping trap.

AWC courses are well designed. If one wants to become a serious writer, there are rules to follow. This is an excellent place to learn them. Excellent tutors and good value for money.

There was an enormous amount of practical content shared, particularly in the bonus module on research. The section on defamation answered all of my questions (even if it has scared me a little!)

Excellent courses that not only provide practical tools, information and learnings but also build motivation.

I was attracted to this course knowing that the very first sentence must hook the reader and propel them into the storyline. Pamela Freeman always runs a great Zoom session.

The section on info dumping was excellent. Additionally, the question, "What secrets do we keep and why?"

Pamela always presents clearly and in a logical way as well as provoking thinking. The lovely Abby also helps steer the presentation along.

The AWC always does excellent Zoom seminars and the courses help get you started.

The handout and exercises were helpful and something to refer back to.

I enjoyed the challenge it presented to me personally to think and redraft my story. It has enabled me to look at my own stories and assess where they need enhancing.

The AWC is a wonderful platform to kick start a career; informative and encouraging.

The seminar was densely packed with information and useable techniques.

Pamela's presentation was clear, concise and provided actionable instructions that were relevant to where I am right now in my writing project.

Pamela Freeman is a great teacher. Any course she leads will be valuable.