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 have always dreamt about being a writer. Now, I am a writer! Don't overthink it. Don't procrastinate. If you want to be a writer, throw your heart and soul into a course with AWC. You won't regret it.'
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'I now feel like I have a sense of direction to start a novel that has been percolating for a while. I feel confident that I will be able to keep it on track and feel less anxious about the experience.'
Jemima Parker kicks off her new career as a picture book author
Courses hub upcoming dates
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Online writing courses starting soon:
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Creative Writing Stage 1
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4 December 2023 7 weeks $450 |
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Copywriting Essentials
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4 December 2023 5 weeks $550 |
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Writing Picture Books
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1 January 2024 5 weeks $450 |
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Teenage Creative Writers’ Program
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1 January 2024 10 weeks $395 |
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Freelance Writing Stage 1
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1 January 2024 5 weeks $450 |
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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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Novel Writing Essentials
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10 January 2024 10 weeks $795 |
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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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