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"The Australian Writers’ Centre courses are really worthwhile, definitely for anyone who’s interested in writing and taking a more serious step toward that as a
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Sarah Bailey’s debut crime novel is The Dark Lane

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"I'm a children's author and I've just released my first series of books." – Shelly Unwin

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"Doing a course with AWC will improve your craft, provide opportunities to meet and make friends with other writers and you will receive invaluable advice and feedback from experienced industry professionals."

Fleur Ferris, author of Risk and Black

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