Australian Writers' Centre
We’re Australia’s leading provider of writing courses and we’re so excited that you’ve found us!
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 have something for every writer as we offer over 55 different writing courses.
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'I've loved reading and words since I can remember, so I'm thrilled I now get to write for a living. For that, the Australian Writers' Centre will always have a special place in my heart and I'll always recommend it to others.'
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'I think I can actually write a novel now! I'm feeling inspired and my imagination is running so high I feel like a kid again. Worth every penny. Learning skills WHILE getting inspired, absolutely invaluable.'
Susannah Glenn’s reinvention to become an author
Courses hub upcoming dates
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Online writing courses starting soon:
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Freelance Writing Stage 1
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13 November 2023 5 weeks $450 |
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Copywriting Essentials
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13 November 2023 5 weeks $550 |
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FOCUS ON... Villains
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16 November 2023 $55 |
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Creative Writing Stage 1
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20 November 2023 5 weeks $450 |
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Writing Picture Books
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27 November 2023 5 weeks $450 |
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Teenage Creative Writers’ Program
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27 November 2023 10 weeks $395 |
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Novel Writing Essentials
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28 November 2023 10 weeks $795 |
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Opinion Writing
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8 January 2024 4 weeks $395 |
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Writing Children's Novels
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8 January 2024 5 weeks $450 |
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Write Your Novel
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10 January 2024 12 months $265 |
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Email Marketing and Copywriting
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29 January 2024 7 weeks $795 |
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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.
“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 career – or even just as a hobby.”
Sarah Bailey's debut crime novel The Dark Lake was a bestseller.
She followed up with the successful novels Into the Night, Where the Dead Go and The Housemate.
Discover how an AWC course can change your life!
"When I found out that my book had made it through the acquisitions process and was going to be published, I burst into tears!"
– Karina May
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of "Duck à l'Orange for Breakfast"
"Winning the Banjo was the day when in a single stroke all my publishing dreams came true."
– Dinuka McKenzie
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of "The Torrent"
"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"
“I don’t have a degree in creative writing or journalism – I wouldn't be working as a writer without taking courses at AWC”.
– Jo Jukes
Freelance writer, graduate of Australian Writers' Centre Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
“Enrolling in those AWC courses made all the difference in the world, the best thing I ever did!"
– Al Campbell
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of "The Keepers"
“I learned more in the two days I was at the AWC than in the few years prior doing self-research.”
– Freda Chiu
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of "A Trip to the Hospital"
“I know I never would have been published had it not been for Valerie’s support, guidance, that ‘red pen’ of hers, and her incredibly accurate feedback.”
Jennifer Johnston, freelance writer
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