Creative writing courses in Australia

Australian Writers’ Centre offers the leading creative writing courses in Australia for beginners through to advanced writers. Our courses empower aspiring writers to build confidence, develop craft, and take meaningful steps toward publication and professional writing opportunities. Whether you want to write fiction, novels, short stories, memoir, creative non-fiction, or children’s books, our expert-led courses are designed to support you at every stage of your writing journey. All courses are delivered online, taught by experienced writers and publishing professionals, and open to anyone around the world.

If you’d like to know more about getting started as a creative writer, take a look at our Starter’s Guide to Creative Writing.

What is the best creative writing course to start with?
For most aspiring fiction writers, the best place to start is Creative Writing Stage 1, a foundational course that introduces the essential skills of creative writing across genres. You will develop your storytelling skills and gain confidence in turning ideas into compelling and engaging work. If your goal is to write for young children, particularly picture books, we recommend starting with Writing Picture Books.