What’s it like to learn with AWC?

The self-paced modules allow the flexibility to work at your own pace which really suited me. Each module was just the right length, providing opportunities to practice skills and refer to published picture books. The information provided throughout the course is excellent and has given me the confidence to keep trying!

Incredibly helpful and detailed information about writing, structure, illustration, editing and how to approach a publisher. This knowledge provides the confidence to keep going! The opportunity to submit a manuscript at the end of the course for feedback was a wonderful added bonus!

I would say AWC courses provide information to help with all elements of writing and give confidence as you refine your story. Also, insights into how to approach a publisher. You just wouldn't know what to do without completing an AWC course.

I enjoyed being able to listen to each section more than once and having the visual handouts to support the spoken elements worked well together. I also enjoyed making connections with well-known picture books.

I had hit a wall where I felt anything I wrote wasn't good enough and I was embarrassed to share it. Now I feel more confident and proud of my writing.

If you are serious about learning how to write and publish a picture book, the Australian Writers' Centre courses are thorough and professional.

I enjoyed the processes that you learn for each reread.

I now have a manuscript that I'm really happy with and I feel that it's ready to pitch.

Do it, you won't regret it.

I completed the Writing Picture Books course a few years ago, but I felt I needed to take my writing skills to the next level.

I learned how to edit and polish my own stories. Writing the elevator pitch and back cover blurb before drafting the story helps me better understand the story I want to tell.

If I had discovered the Australian Writers' Centre earlier, I believe I would have reached my goal of publishing picture books much sooner.

It appears to cover everything. So much information! I have developed a number of manuscripts from these courses, and even had the confidence to write a few in rhyme (contrary to the course advice haha!)

I like that we get to submit a completed manuscript at the end and receive feedback.

AWC courses are perfect to start your journey, and even better to develop your writing skills.

It's a great course. It has helped me to tackle the task of writing in a picture book format and become more familiar with this practice. I look forward to continuing to apply what I have learned here.

The Masterclass exceeded my expectations. I learnt so much. Changed the way I look at a picture book!

Awesome course to complete as a new writer.

Very detailed and comprehensive. I enjoyed listening to the audio lessons.

Definitely opened my eyes to the complexity of writing books!

If you have any aspirations to write books, then I'd strongly encourage you to enrol in any of these courses, as the knowledge you will gain will be more than helpful and will give you a much better understanding of the whole process of becoming an author.

I enjoyed the flexibility, linked to the bite-size lessons which were still packed full of information.

It has been a great step on my learning journey

Every single aspect of the picture book, and also the process, requires deep attention to detail.

Go for it, the courses are flexible, accessible and chock full of information.

I have absolutely loved the course. Such interesting tutorials and each module can be self-paced. Highly recommend to others!

When I completed the Writing Picture Books course, I really wanted to keep the ball rolling and signed up for the Masterclass soon after. My only concern was, like many others, how was I going to find the time? I had a toddler, and I was pregnant with my second child. I managed to find it though!

The course made me passionate for writing again. I have learned how to manage my time and now I look forward to the free time I make to write.

If you are passionate about writing and want to take the next step, then registering for a course with the Australian Writers' Centre is the best way forward.

The resources that were offered were excellent and helped alleviate a lot of the stress about how to present my work should I decide to go through the traditional publishing method. At the moment I am considering self-publishing but I will consider traditional publishing as well. I now feel I have the tools to do so.

I enjoyed how the course was delivered. The recordings were supported by the downloads with examples, and I could do parts of the course and come back to it with the right mindset. The information was clear and the terminology used for a new writer was excellent.

I have the self-belief now to continue writing and to know that I have access to people who have the knowledge and experience to help me progress my writing.

For anyone interested in writing, I would suggest to undertake the course to have a solid foundation of knowledge and experience to guide you. I was resistant to doing a course initially because I was nervous about not being good enough or that the course would be laborious and that I wouldn't enjoy it - that I wasn't skilled enough to do it and that I wouldn't cope with the feedback. I was wrong! I would encourage my friends to do this course.

I feel like I understand more the principles of picture book writing and I'm now writing more in this style.

I think I had several aha moments, but the one I remember the most was the content about the Rule of 3 principles.

I would say that Australian Writers' Centre courses provide a practical, thorough and supportive experience in learning or refining your knowledge and skills in any type of writing. There's lots of courses on offer and I plan to do more over time.

I enjoyed the course as a whole, and the ability to complete the course over twelve months suits me immensely. It has given me more confidence to take my writing to the next level and submit my manuscripts.

I recommend doing the writing courses with AWC as they are informative and up to date with industry standards.

This course has given me the confidence to pursue writing picture books! I feel like I now have a really good understanding of structure, character and rhythm, and how to polish the story over time.

The real-world knowledge shared by the tutors is so beneficial and the wide variety of courses means there's something for everyone.

I had done my research and the Australian Writers' Centre was a stand out. This course exceeded my expectations. It covered everything. Being able to work at your pace took a lot of pressure off to complete the course.

I found all aspects of the course a major learning experience. It has inspired me to continue my writing journey.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone willing to jump in and give writing a go.

When I started the course, I only had a notebook full of ideas and half written stories. The course motivated me to choose an idea and run with it and I feel more ready than ever to share my story with the world. The ticking clock on the course expiry catapulted me out of the procrastination zone and into the zone of commitment, consistency and confidence.

I learnt so much in the Writing Picture Books course that I wanted to really improve my understanding and skills. Having done that course, I realised I knew very little about the process and guidelines. I wanted to know what else I didn't know by delving deeper through the Masterclass.

The courses are so well structured and are obviously created by those with experience. Sometimes when you're in it, you might think 'why are we doing this now?' But then at the end it all makes sense and ties together perfectly and you realise 'oh, that's why we did it in that order.'

I see becoming a published author as more of a possibility rather than a pipe dream.

I enjoyed looking at good texts and learning to spot good books and good trends in them. I feel much more confident understanding the market and the industry and how to get access to it.

The AWC is always more than you think, really striving to make you not just a writer, but an EXCELLENT writer. A writer that stands out and wins awards.

I had previously completed the picture books course and I was keen to expand my knowledge in this area.

The Masterclass was easy to listen to. The modules were well set out and there was practical information and advice.

It delved deeper into picture books and explained more about not only writing the actual book but also what is needed to actually send off to publishers, and being aware of how social media impacts how you market yourself and your books.

The Australian Writers' Centre offers practical and informative courses to help you with your writing. No matter what course you do you will find something that will get you inspired and excited about writing.