AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE

We have a simple goal – to provide practical, industry-relevant training for anyone with a desire to write.

Whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion.

People love our online writing courses because of their affordability, short duration and accessibility – a surefire way to gain new writing skills in a supportive environment.

We truly believe that every person can tap into their own creative intuition. It’s YOUR ideas and imagination that will make your stories unique – all you need are the right skills and support.

If you want to write fiction...

And don't know where to start,  this the course for you: 

Creative Writing Stage 1
You'll learn the foundational techniques you need to write compelling stories! And you'll get personalised feedback on your writing.

Megan White started her journey with this course and is now author of The Anatomy of Songs, published by New Dawn Publishing. Find out more.

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Peter James WilsonMarch 2025
“They have the best instructors in Australia.”
Sandra Randall
Sandra RandallMarch 2025
"Do it! AWC have comprehensive courses that can help any writer. I've done 5 courses now and every one of them has provided new knowledge and skills to make me a better writer. The community of writers on the courses and the wonderful tutors are also second to none."
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Writing Podcast Episode 656: Kate Horan and her mystery novel, ‘The Inheritance'
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How Danielle Camer forged a new career as a picture book author
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How Melissa Garside found children’s book publishing success
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Q&A: Why do watches call them ‘complications’ and ‘hands’?
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Kell Woods finds international success as fantasy author
Kate Forsyth 3-course bundle
Kate Forsyth 3-course bundle
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WIN ‘Twist' by Colum McCann
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How Emma Pignatiello went from teacher to romance author

Online writing courses starting soon:

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 31 March 2025

$490

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 31 March 2025

$600

1 morning online LIVE
with tutor 2 April 2025

$345

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 7 April 2025

$490

6-week online course
with tutor and feedback 7 April 2025

$650

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 9 April 2025

$850

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 14 April 2025

$490

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 28 April 2025

$490

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 28 April 2025

$395

5 evenings online LIVE
with tutor 28 April 2025

$550

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 28 April 2025

$600

6 fortnights online LIVE
with tutor 29 April 2025

$650

6-month online program
with tutor
30 April 2025

$495
per month

Only a few places left!

Start any time you like with these self-paced writing courses

Find your voice and tell your story with Kate Forsyth

Your motivational guide to getting started as a writer

With personalised feedback

Bring a world of destinations to life

A step-by-step guide to writing powerful content quickly

How to write a young adult story that publishers will love

Craft compelling true stories that resonate with readers

Writing a novel without a plan is like going on a journey without a map. Discover how to stay on track with Kate Forsyth.

Don’t have time to write? We’ll show you where it’s hiding...

What you need to know to get published

How to make your readers fall in love with your novel

Save time, communicate clearly and write with confidence

With great courses comes great responsibility. Our presenters possess wonderful writing talent and experience, and they also love to teach! Meet some of them now.

Award-winning author of more than 40 books. Also writes under the name Pamela Hart.
Multi-award-winning journalist, acclaimed profile writer and author.
Internationally published and award-winning author of over 50 books.
Successful fiction editor with more than 25 years' experience.
Award-winning feature writer and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Editor and publisher with more than 30 years’ experience at HarperCollins, Fremantle Press and Magabala Books.

Discover how an AWC course can change your life!

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"If I hadn't done that course, I would never have written a novel."
– Liz Foster Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'Good Woman's Guide to Making Better Choices'

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"I love telling people that I’m a travel writer."
– Rob Grant Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, freelance writer

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"I took everything I’d learned and wrote a fourth manuscript, A Girl Called Corpse, and the rest is history!"
– Reece Carter Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of "A Girl Called Corpse" 

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“I'm very grateful to the Australian Writers' Centre to get me to this stage of being able to write full-time now.”
– Dinuka McKenzie Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'The Torrent', 'Taken' and 'Tipping Point'

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“I wouldn't be here without the Australian Writers Centre."
– Anna Johnston Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife'

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“The Writing Picture Books course really made my dreams come true.”
– Victoria Mackinlay Graduate of the Australian Writers' Centre, author of 'Ribbit, Rabbit, Robot', 'The Bark Book' and 'The Lion Who Came To Stay'

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