What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I really liked the idea of focusing on something new each week in a different 'module' and then being able to bring it all together for the final assignment.

Margaret gave very helpful feedback. I really appreciated her advice and feel I learnt so much.

I really enjoyed thinking outside of the box with the topics suggested for each assignment and writing about something I maybe may have not thought about on my own.

It has really inspired me to keep learning and put more time into focusing and enjoying writing.

I enjoyed the openness and supportive environment.

Nat was obviously experienced and full of great feedback :)

It covers everything the description said it would and is pretty detailed for an entry level writing course.

A confidence-building writing course with a wealth of knowledge packed into a short period.

Nat was brilliant. I enjoyed reading her feedback, getting to know her & the class. All being at a similar level & learning together.

I feel more confident & skilled.

Do it!

I wanted to begin creative writing to be given tasks to work on and inspire me for future writing.

I loved Nat's feedback where I could hear about all of the other writers' attempts too. This was so interesting and formative for me too.

I enjoyed making my first steps to crafting stories. I'm now planning to write each week and most days. I have started a novel.

A really good course to start with.

I think I have a better understanding now and can see rules are in place - which you can break if that's what works for your story. You do have to know you are breaking them!

I enjoyed being able to do it in short bursts around other tasks.

I feel far more confident in my POV choices - and see that I can use more than one in a story.

Well priced, well presented and useful.

I liked the discussion about different types of plots and structures, their purpose and how they worked. This was very useful.

These guys create courses that breakdown the challenge of writing a novel into digestible pieces and allow you to focus on improving your weaknesses rather than making you do a course on everything at once.

I enjoyed the writing exercises and receiving feedback on my own piece of writing. Being able to listen to the audio lessons numerous times - while walking the dog, at the computer taking notes, again and again.

The tutor was very enthusiastic, very knowledgeable about the English language and sentence structure. I really enjoyed Nat's reading of everyone's piece of work.

I have set myself a period of time to write and I have booked another writing course.

I was looking for an overview of the industry and a way to get started. This course delivered exactly that.

Valerie's videos were easy to watch and the content was well delivered in an organised sequence and in bite sized chunks.

It's prompted me to get started, reaching out to writers I know, taking other courses and exploring more opportunities.

The Reinvent Yourself course offers a fabulous overview of writing for a career and how to begin the journey of transitioning to a full-time writer. It opens the doors to other ways to learn more and other opportunities to explore writing.

Nat Newman was a really great tutor. Very generous and with great, constructive feedback.

I enjoyed the assignments, getting feedback and reading other students' work. It kickstarted my brain thinking seriously as a writer.

It's a supportive environment and you're guaranteed to learn something new.

It was enjoyable to learn in this environment with so many lovely people and a helpful tutor.

Bernadette was a lovely tutor who had very helpful advice in the zooms. Her feedback was useful and gave me a different perspective.

Critiquing others' manuscripts has made me see errors in my own. The modules have helped me improve my writing. The feedback I have received is invaluable.

It's been a pleasure and I hope to return! Definitely do it! It is worth the time and money.

I appreciated the fact that Vivienne has so much knowledge and experience, and I learned a great deal from her. Her feedback was super helpful.

It was all enjoyable. The assignments weren't easy, but they were interesting. And it was exciting knowing I was learning this skill. It led me to the Freelance Writing Masterclass. I feel that there's a huge chance for me to get articles published.

You couldn't do better than a learning centre where the tutors are all very experienced, award-winning writers. And the fact that you can do the courses online is a huge benefit. Don't even try looking further than this place because you won't find anything better.

Grant is an excellent instructor. He is knowledgeable of current trends and considerations (i.e. accessibility and gender identity), and was kind and considerate to all students. He deftly explained all content and gave useful examples, and had a sense of humour too.

What I most enjoyed about the course was the sense that I was investing in learning that is going to help me in my job and personal life.

I have some important concepts influencing me while I'm writing now (inverse pyramid), and with review and practice my grammar and punctuation will improve.

The investment of time and money are well worth the quality of education provided.

Vivienne was extremely helpful - detailed and thorough in answering all my numerous questions.

I enjoyed (1) Challenging myself to write to a deadline and then to re-write and improve on it again; (2) The personal connections I made with my tutor and other fellow writers in the course.

The course has given me the confidence to start pitching and writing, something I thought would require a lot more study and practice.

The course is so professionally put together and so practical and relevant to the industry, it makes a career change possible in 5 weeks!

I really enjoyed the course and learnt so much from the modules, giving feedback and the feedback from Nat and the other students.

Nat is an absolutely wonderful human. Her energy is so positive, engaging and non- judgmental. She made the group feel like a little family, was welcoming from the outset and really kind in providing constructive and detailed feedback to help all of us become better writers.

I'm now 17,000 words into my novel, and have the inspiration, drive and skills to keep writing and get it done by Christmas!

Do it!! It will be the best decision you can do to develop writing skills and connect with writing community.

Thank you so much for a fantastic course. I can't wait to do Write Your Novel next year!

I have had the aspiration to write for a long time. I have wanted to write about loss since 2011. It never happened till I signed up for a course last November. But excuses seem to be my motto. Procrastination is another. So this course seemed the right one to re-start with.

I enjoyed realising my goal might be achievable. I'm convinced that I can start. It doesn't have to be perfect.

The course is so good - it's superb!

I really needed the help that Kate's course has given me. This well-crafted unit sets the novice novelist up with the tools to attack the wilderness within which you can find yourself.

I enjoyed the structure, Kate's magic, her storytelling, dipping into her books. She opens up magical worlds.

As a teacher of English and Literature for many years I have always believed in encouraging my students to believe in themselves. I think words of encouragement and support to believe in yourself as a beginner are so very much needed for the student. It's like visiting Florence - you are overwhelmed with the richness of the visit or the course. It's so magnificent you are overcome with the wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much.

I really found it wonderful. Please try it if you are feeling a little lost and need help. AWC will go out of their way to help you.

Grant was very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed his teaching style; it flowed well and was well-structured. Two mornings sessions over two days are better than a full-day session, as it gives me time to digest the material.

Grant shared a lot of his real-life experience which answered a lot of my questions during English learning for the past many years.

It helped me plan and structure my writing more effectively.

The clips were nice little bite sized portions that I could fit in between other tasks. I also found the quizzes helpful to make sure I took in the information correctly.

The information about structure - 15-20 words, paragraphs and order of information - is super helpful. While most of the course was stuff I already knew, those parts definitely had me 'aha!'-ing.

AWC courses are fantastic! The way information is supplied and explained makes it easy to absorb.

Bernadette was amazing.

I enjoyed the camaraderie formed amongst the group as we move on to the next stage. I now have support and I have guidelines to use to get work done.

You will never regret it. The course was so inspiring and helpful. It's better than those Masterclasses you see ads for on Instagram.

All aspects of the course have been helpful and enjoyable. Being able to read and comment on other students work has been great - there has been an interesting and engaging range of story ideas in development. I also really enjoyed the additional module about diversity - Valerie has a great presentation style that worked well for this sometimes tricky topic.

Nat's feedback has been invaluable. The idea of show don't tell really crystalized for me during the feedback on my work and on other students work through examples and through Nat's advice about imagining yourself in the space, seeing what the character sees, feeling what she feels, thinking what she thinks and so on.

AWC courses provide a truly supportive community and practical, expert courses that have helped me improve my writing.

The bonus 'words at dawn' sessions are fantastic and have really helped me build a regular writing habit.