AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE

Writing is its own reward, but the more you learn, the richer and more satisfying it becomes.

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.

START HERE if you want to:

Learn the essentials
to writing great stories

Turn your story idea
into a real picture book

Get published in
magazines and newspapers

Get paid to write
copy that sells

Sonia Young
Sonia YoungJune 2025
'If you have any aspirations to write books, then I'd strongly encourage you to enrol in any of these courses. The knowledge you will gain will be more than helpful, and will give you a much better understanding of the whole process of becoming an author.'
Phil Green
Phil GreenJune 2025
'There is a wealth of information to be had from engaging with the Australian Writers' Centre, definitely worth the investment.'
Ali Berg's successful publishing double act remains on track
Ali Berg's successful publishing double act remains on track
Q&A: ‘Mettle’ vs ‘Metal’
Q&A: ‘Mettle’ vs ‘Metal’
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Whisky Valley' by Joan Sauers
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Whisky Valley' by Joan Sauers
Alex Dook – persistence pays off with crime fiction success
Alex Dook – persistence pays off with crime fiction success

Online writing courses starting soon:

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback Starts this week

$600

Bookings close soon

12-month online program
with tutor
25 June 2025

$290
per month

Only a few places left!

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 30 June 2025

$490

6-week online course
with tutor and feedback 30 June 2025

$650

1-day online LIVE
with tutor 2 July 2025

$495

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

$490

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

$490

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 8 July 2025

$850

5 evenings online LIVE
with tutor 21 July 2025

$550

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 21 July 2025

$395

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 21 July 2025

$490

6 fortnights online LIVE
with tutor 23 July 2025

$650

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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