AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE

Find your voice. Write your story. Change your life.

If you love writing, you’re in the right place.

The Australian Writers’ Centre is celebrating its 21st birthday this month!

And we have plenty to celebrate. Our online writing courses have developed the skills and confidence of more than 100,000 writers across Australia and around the world. Many have become published authors, built careers in freelance writing and copywriting, or made the satisfying discovery that, with the right guidance and support, they really can write.

AWC 21st birthday party hatTo celebrate, we are offering a special discount on 7 of our most popular courses that include weekly feedback. You can find out more and join the party here. Offer ends 21 October.

Our courses are practical and enjoyable, with experienced writers and industry professionals guiding you throughout. You also learn alongside other writers, which makes the experience engaging and connected.

We have always welcomed writers, and those not quite ready to call themselves writers (yet), into our community. In our courses, you develop your skills, transform your writing and build real confidence in what you can do.

We’re immensely proud of what our students have achieved over the past 21 years and excited to see what they (and you) do next.

AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE

Find your voice. Write your story. Change your life.

If you love writing, you’re in the right place.

The Australian Writers’ Centre is celebrating its 21st birthday this month!

And we have plenty to celebrate. Our online writing courses have developed the skills and confidence of more than 100,000 writers across Australia and around the world. Many have become published authors, built careers in freelance writing and copywriting, or made the satisfying discovery that, with the right guidance and support, they really can write.

AWC 21st birthday party hatTo celebrate, we are offering a special discount on 7 of our most popular courses that include weekly feedback. You can find out more and join the party here. Offer ends 21 October.

Our courses are practical and enjoyable, with experienced writers and industry professionals guiding you throughout. You also learn alongside other writers, which makes the experience engaging and connected.

We have always welcomed writers, and those not quite ready to call themselves writers (yet), into our community. In our courses, you develop your skills, transform your writing and build real confidence in what you can do.

We’re immensely proud of what our students have achieved over the past 21 years and excited to see what they (and you) do next.

Glenda Pares
Glenda ParesOctober 2026
‘AWC offers courses that have been thoroughly researched and put together for writers or aspiring writers. They're professional, interesting and offer a wealth of knowledge to newbies, and probably seasoned writers too. Just do a course and see for yourself.’
Alison Thomas
Alison ThomasOctober 2026
‘Easy to access, you get to meet an online network of fellow writers, some of whom may become life long friends.’

These are our most popular courses to get you started

Creative Writing Stage 1
Learn the key elements of storytelling and build strong writing foundations.

Writing Picture Books
Discover how to craft engaging stories for young readers.

Memoir and Personal Storytelling
Shape your life experiences into powerful, meaningful writing.

Freelance Writing Stage 1
Learn how to pitch and write compelling articles for publication.

Want to explore more? 
Browse all courses

These are our most popular courses to get you started


Creative Writing Stage 1

Learn the key elements of storytelling and build strong writing foundations.

Writing Picture Books
Discover how to craft engaging stories for young readers.

Memoir and Personal Storytelling
Shape your life experiences into powerful, meaningful writing.

Freelance Writing Stage 1
Learn how to pitch and write compelling articles for publication.

Want to explore more? 
Browse all courses

Writing Podcast Episode 738: Bridie Blake and her debut rom-com, ‘The Boyfriend Clause’
Writing Podcast Episode 738: Bridie Blake and her debut rom-com, ‘The Boyfriend Clause’
AWC graduate Kirstie Bedford signs a two-book deal with Bloodhound Books
AWC graduate Kirstie Bedford signs a two-book deal with Bloodhound Books
Blog Q&A Revert or reply
Q&A: Revert or reply?
WIN ‘The Garden of Lost Girls’ by A. L. Tait
WIN ‘The Garden of Lost Girls’ by A. L. Tait
AWC graduate Whitney Fitzsimmons lands a publishing deal for her thriller ‘The Rising’
AWC graduate Whitney Fitzsimmons lands a publishing deal for her thriller ‘The Rising’

Online writing courses starting soon:

1-week online course with tutor and feedback 19 October 2026

Booked out

(New date available)

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

$650

One place left!

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 26 October 2026

$490 $425 limited time offer

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 26 October 2026

$490 $425 limited time offer

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 26 October 2026

$490 $425 limited time offer

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 28 October 2026

$850

1-week online course with tutor and feedback 2 November 2026

$95

6-week online course
with tutor and feedback 9 November 2026

$650

5-week online course
with tutor and feedback 9 November 2026

$490 $425 limited time offer

6-week online course
with tutor and feedback 9 November 2026

$650 $590 limited time offer

1-week online course with tutor and feedback 16 November 2026

$95

4-week online course
with tutor and feedback 23 November 2026

$450 $395 limited time offer

10-week online course
with tutor and feedback 4 January 2027

$395 $345 limited time offer

9-month online course with tutor and feedback 13 January 2027

$395 per month

6-month online program
with tutor 24 February 2027

$550 per month

Start any time you like with these self-paced writing courses

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Motivational guide to getting started as a writer

Write stories that dazzle readers in 2500 words

Want to combine your loves of travel and writing?

A step-by-step guide to writing powerful content

Write YA stories that publishers and readers love

How to craft compelling true stories that resonate

Discover how to stay on track with Kate Forsyth

Motivation to make the time to do what you love

What you need to know to get your book deal

Make your readers fall in love with your novel

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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“Sometimes the hardest part is getting started and I knew this course would get me to do that.”
– Mitch Jennings Graduate of Australian Writers’ Centre, author of A Town Called Treachery

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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 courses have directly led to me being published. I would have taken a lot longer to glean the ins and outs of the craft if I had to start from scratch.”
– Zewlan Moor Graduate of the Australian Writers’ Centre, author of ‘Nothing Alike’ and ‘The Bill Dup’

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