Australian Writers' Centre - Online courses
When you learn online with the Australian Writers' Centre, our classroom comes direct to your lounge room. (Or your bedroom; or the backyard; or the train.) In fact, anywhere you can access the web, you can connect to our world-class content. We offer two kinds of online course:
Online classroom: These courses have a fixed start date, as well as an online tutor and classmates. You can interact with your class via our learning portal, and get feedback on your work. The average time needed per week is around 2-3 hours, which can be any time that suits you.
Online self-study: These courses are available all year round – with 12 months’ access immediately after purchase. You can binge on the content all at once or spread it out – it’s up to you. And while there is no tutor, you can refresh your knowledge by revisiting the content any time within the 12 months.
Online writing courses
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Want to write fiction? Want it to be amazing? Dive into a supportive environment of creativity, information and inspiration!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Do you dream of appearing in your favourite publication? Learn how to craft a well-rounded story and catch the eye of discerning editors.
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Want to be the next big thing for little people? Learn the essentials to creating the perfect picture prose that will delight small folk every time.
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Our course shows you how to write words that sell and get paid to do what you love – writing!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Advanced Fiction Writing Techniques
Advance your fiction writing skills, story and characters to a whole new level.
Starts
Monday
12 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Write Your Novel: 6-month Program
Want to get from draft to published sooner? Our program puts you on the fast track to success, with valuable critiques and detailed advice.
Starts
Monday
12 June 2017
Duration
Any time duringthe week
Presenter
Course
Writing Books for Children and Young Adults
Learn how to grab young readers’ attention with clever characters, structure, dragons and the occasional bottom joke.
Starts
Monday
19 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Turn your travels into cash! Learn how to craft compelling narratives and descriptive destination details.
Starts
Monday
26 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Learn the inside success secrets to building a home-based, freelance copywriting business on a budget.
Starts
Monday
7 August 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Understand rights, territories, contracts and royalties (and much more) – and how to make all this work for you!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
Discover a whole new underworld of creativity. Uncover the gory details, the story details and the truth about bringing death to life.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
This program takes the knowledge gained in our foundation courses and supercharges your career with ongoing...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
If you're keen to get started as a freelance writer, but you're not sure about the nuts and bolts of it all, this course is for you!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
If you want to transform your writing with Scrivener, 2 hours is all you need.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Go from zero (comments) to hero with our techniques to increase your blog readership. Attract an active audience to your digital soapbox today!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Would you like to have instant credibility or be quoted in the media? That’s what can happen when you publish your own business book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Do you want to change careers? Does the idea of crafting stories, meeting people and seeing your words in print appeal to you?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course will demystify the current self-publishing landscape so you can determine – and implement – the best course of action, for your book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Got something to say, but not sure how to go about it? Blogging connects you with a global audience, and we'll show you how to make the most of it.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Pitch Your Novel:
How to Attract Agents and Publishers
Get the confidence to send your manuscript out into the world and the skills to stand out in the publishers’ slush piles...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Designing a book cover can be daunting task. Where should you start? How can you make it look good? What should you avoid?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
It doesn’t matter whether they’re a super-famous celebrity or a supermarket stacker, the keys to writing compelling profile pieces are the same. Learn from one of the best...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course is ideal for anyone keen to develop their fiction writing skills, enter writing competitions and build a body of work.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
How to get the words written and finish your book (even with a family and a full-time job)
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This powerful course is designed to help you build your personal brand, connect with readers – and sell more books!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp
Want to write fiction? Want it to be amazing? Dive into a supportive environment of creativity, information and inspiration!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Want to be the next big thing for little people? Learn the essentials to creating the perfect picture prose that will delight small folk every time.
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Want to write fiction? Want it to be amazing? Dive into a supportive environment of creativity, information and inspiration!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Our course shows you how to write words that sell and get paid to do what you love – writing!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Do you dream of appearing in your favourite publication? Learn how to craft a well-rounded story and catch the eye of discerning editors.
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Advanced Fiction Writing Techniques
Advance your fiction writing skills, story and characters to a whole new level.
Starts
Monday
12 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Write Your Novel: 6-month Program
Want to get from draft to published sooner? Our program puts you on the fast track to success, with valuable critiques and detailed advice.
Starts
Monday
12 June 2017
Duration
Any time duringthe week
Presenter
Course
Turn your travels into cash! Learn how to craft compelling narratives and descriptive destination details.
Starts
Monday
26 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Learn the inside success secrets to building a home-based, freelance copywriting business on a budget.
Starts
Monday
7 August 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Want to be the next big thing for little people? Learn the essentials to creating the perfect picture prose that will delight small folk every time.
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Want to write fiction? Want it to be amazing? Dive into a supportive environment of creativity, information and inspiration!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Advanced Fiction Writing Techniques
Advance your fiction writing skills, story and characters to a whole new level.
Starts
Monday
12 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Write Your Novel: 6-month Program
Want to get from draft to published sooner? Our program puts you on the fast track to success, with valuable critiques and detailed advice.
Starts
Monday
12 June 2017
Duration
Any time duringthe week
Presenter
Course
Writing Books for Children and Young Adults
Learn how to grab young readers’ attention with clever characters, structure, dragons and the occasional bottom joke.
Starts
Monday
19 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
How to get the words written and finish your book (even with a family and a full-time job)
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course will demystify the current self-publishing landscape so you can determine – and implement – the best course of action, for your book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
Discover a whole new underworld of creativity. Uncover the gory details, the story details and the truth about bringing death to life.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
If you want to transform your writing with Scrivener, 2 hours is all you need.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Designing a book cover can be daunting task. Where should you start? How can you make it look good? What should you avoid?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Do you want to change careers? Does the idea of crafting stories, meeting people and seeing your words in print appeal to you?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Pitch Your Novel:
How to Attract Agents and Publishers
Get the confidence to send your manuscript out into the world and the skills to stand out in the publishers’ slush piles...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course is ideal for anyone keen to develop their fiction writing skills, enter writing competitions and build a body of work.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Understand rights, territories, contracts and royalties (and much more) – and how to make all this work for you!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This powerful course is designed to help you build your personal brand, connect with readers – and sell more books!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp
Want to write fiction? Want it to be amazing? Dive into a supportive environment of creativity, information and inspiration!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Do you dream of appearing in your favourite publication? Learn how to craft a well-rounded story and catch the eye of discerning editors.
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Our course shows you how to write words that sell and get paid to do what you love – writing!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Turn your travels into cash! Learn how to craft compelling narratives and descriptive destination details.
Starts
Monday
26 June 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Learn the inside success secrets to building a home-based, freelance copywriting business on a budget.
Starts
Monday
7 August 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
This program takes the knowledge gained in our foundation courses and supercharges your career with ongoing...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Do you want to change careers? Does the idea of crafting stories, meeting people and seeing your words in print appeal to you?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
If you're keen to get started as a freelance writer, but you're not sure about the nuts and bolts of it all, this course is for you!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
It doesn’t matter whether they’re a super-famous celebrity or a supermarket stacker, the keys to writing compelling profile pieces are the same. Learn from one of the best...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course will demystify the current self-publishing landscape so you can determine – and implement – the best course of action, for your book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Our course shows you how to write words that sell and get paid to do what you love – writing!
Starts
Monday
29 May 2017
Duration
Any time during the weekPresenter
Course
This course will demystify the current self-publishing landscape so you can determine – and implement – the best course of action, for your book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Would you like to have instant credibility or be quoted in the media? That’s what can happen when you publish your own business book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Got something to say, but not sure how to go about it? Blogging connects you with a global audience, and we'll show you how to make the most of it.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Go from zero (comments) to hero with our techniques to increase your blog readership. Attract an active audience to your digital soapbox today!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course will demystify the current self-publishing landscape so you can determine – and implement – the best course of action, for your book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Pitch Your Novel:
How to Attract Agents and Publishers
Get the confidence to send your manuscript out into the world and the skills to stand out in the publishers’ slush piles...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
Discover a whole new underworld of creativity. Uncover the gory details, the story details and the truth about bringing death to life.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Understand rights, territories, contracts and royalties (and much more) – and how to make all this work for you!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Got something to say, but not sure how to go about it? Blogging connects you with a global audience, and we'll show you how to make the most of it.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Do you want to change careers? Does the idea of crafting stories, meeting people and seeing your words in print appeal to you?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Designing a book cover can be daunting task. Where should you start? How can you make it look good? What should you avoid?
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
If you want to transform your writing with Scrivener, 2 hours is all you need.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This powerful course is designed to help you build your personal brand, connect with readers – and sell more books!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
How to get the words written and finish your book (even with a family and a full-time job)
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Would you like to have instant credibility or be quoted in the media? That’s what can happen when you publish your own business book.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
It doesn’t matter whether they’re a super-famous celebrity or a supermarket stacker, the keys to writing compelling profile pieces are the same. Learn from one of the best...
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp
Want to write fiction? Want it to be amazing? Dive into a supportive environment of creativity, information and inspiration!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
This course is ideal for anyone keen to develop their fiction writing skills, enter writing competitions and build a body of work.
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
Go from zero (comments) to hero with our techniques to increase your blog readership. Attract an active audience to your digital soapbox today!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter
Course
If you're keen to get started as a freelance writer, but you're not sure about the nuts and bolts of it all, this course is for you!
Starts
Instant access
Duration
At your own pace!Presenter