Day: January 23, 2018

Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers’ Centre Team

How Jennifer Johnston gained the confidence to become a freelance writer

Jennifer Johnston is living proof that you never stop learning – in fact, she has built a career on it. Having completed a postgraduate certificate in creative industries, she realised that while she had a lot of theory, there were many gaps with regard to practical skills. On the long-time recommendation of a friend, she chose a short online course in Travel Writing at the Australian Writers Centre – and wished she had taken her advice sooner!

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