What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I really loved the assignment/feedback structure so you were able to learn from everyone's submissions and see how others approached the task.

I thought Jo was great. By chance I had recently read her book and loved it, so I already had a lot of respect for her standing in the industry. I found her feedback really insightful and thought her suggestions made a lot of sense.

I enjoyed the final assignment. It was definitely the most challenging, but putting it all together to write a whole scene was great. From the course material I felt like I wasn't as stumped on the structure side as I would have been in the past. I can't wait to hear everyone's feedback for it.

Do it! The course delivery made it achievable, the content was easy to digest and hugely insightful and the tutor was friendly and helpful and brought a lot of knowledge.

I am incredibly grateful for the confidence and opportunity your course has provided me. I can't wait to enrol in the next one!

I always thought I had the imagination to become an author but lacked the skills. When looking at writing courses this one stood out to me as a superior.

LOVED the tutor; no matter how many times I proofread it Jo gave me feedback to improve my writing.

EVERYTHING was enjoyable; it has changed how I read books now but for the better. I can now identify what is wrong rather than just wonder what is off.

I feel so much more confident in my skills now and I can refer back to the content when I'm feeling lost.

The modules were to the point, short and funny. The clips were also short and kept my attention, as watching a video online and staying motivated can be challenging.

I enjoyed understanding the different types of humour that can be written in a book, and just because you don't think you are funny, if you have a great hook idea, have a go.

Great, practical and useful tips for writers.

I wanted to learn about the structure of creative writing. I have an idea of a book, but I didn't really know where to start.

I like the structure this course provided as well as all the practical, pragmatic tips. There is a lot of very actionable information.

I liked the practical handouts and tips. Especially around details of characters and scenes. I hadn't thought about these things in this much detail. I also liked the exercises each week. They weren't too big and I liked the clear actionable feedback in a video form.

The course has made me more confident and has given me practical tools to support my creative writing journey. I hadn't realised how complex or structured writing a book is. This course is a fantastic foundation.

If you want to understand practical foundations, this writing course is an excellent start. It delivers a great model to underpin any creative writing or book journey an aspiring author may have. It provides self-paced learning in a supportive environment, with lots of helpful information in handouts and videos that are good to review, re-listen to, and re-read as you write.

I wanted to expand my copywriting skills, and make my copywriting as relevant as possible for the online world.

Bernadette's manner is conversational and easy to follow, the content she provides is relevant, and all of her advice is practical and useful.

The assignments were really good test drives for applying the principles and processes covered in each module.

I'm even more conscious of keywords and using the most relevant ones in my writing, and it's also given me a lot of food for thought about how I should present the services that I offer.

The AWC offers really well-designed, well-taught writing courses brimming with practical advice.

I love this course! It is surprising to see how much is involved in writing a picture book! This course was fantastic! I loved how the modules were broken down to simplify all that is needed to write a picture book.

I enjoyed the examples that were given so I could understand how to relate the material to a picture book which can be challenging.

I have all of these little nuggets in the back of my mind when writing and going back to the handouts to ensure that I have covered everything in my writing! This would not have happened without this course!

This is a great place to "Start". A lot of people don't know where to begin and I have told several friends to go to the Australian Writers' Centre. They have courses online and it works for your busy schedule!

Bernadette is engaging and very experienced with a wealth of knowledge to offer and share.

I enjoyed reading everyone's weekly assignments - a great way to learn even more.

This course has shown me that I can actually make a successful business out of copywriting.

If you want to learn how to write great copy then enrol.

The tutor was great; knows her stuff. Explains everything very well.

I enjoyed the weekly assignments - and the feedback to each.

Very well-presented and logical explanations.

I enjoyed it and learned so much that I signed up to the Copywriting Essentials course.

I really enjoyed this as editing and proofreading are passions of mine. I enjoyed the extra content Grant provided whilst remaining faithful to the curriculum. Learning more about areas of how to be more concise.

In the course, I sharpened my skills, learnt about editing software, external resources and other ways to do things.

The AWC is a great place to learn more about what you think you already know.

Always had an interest in writing children's books and finally found the motivation to take a leap and work towards this goal. I was concerned I wouldn't have enough time to complete the weekly course expectations but the course was very user friendly and very manageable.

The feedback was very useful. I enjoyed learning the techniques to writing a successful children's book.

The course has got me motivated to build on my skills and write and complete my books.

Mark and Bernadette were a wealth of knowledge.

I enjoyed the examples and the course content, plus the encouragement and 'have fun' attitude.

I am more aware of the steps to how copywriting is done. I feel like I have been let in on secrets.

The tutor was very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning from her.

The course has given me a clear direction on where to go with my copywriting career, what to focus on, and how to structure my writing. The blog formulas were so helpful.

If you want to further your career then this is the place for you. Study in the comfort of your own home, and feel more confident about your skills when you're finished.

Cathie is a great teacher. Her feedback was direct and helpful. She was tactful and kind. I'm so sad that the course has ended.

I enjoyed learning about the industry. This course has lit an excitement within about being able to communicate to my daughter how she was made. This course has also opened my mind to the possibility of getting a publishing deal if I use all the wonderful information I have learnt here.

There have been so many 'aha!' moments. Each module builds on creating the desire for more knowledge and more learning. I loved it. I found the practical information about publishers using 32 pages or 16 double page spreads wonderful. The 3-act structure combined with a story page plan and possible page ranges I found so helpful being a complete beginner.

I would definitely recommend and have already recommended the Australian Writers' Centre to both friends and family. To my brother, a passionate Dad of 2 children under 2, I said, 'Just do it! It's fabulous!'

I would need to write an essay to convey how much admiration and gratitude I feel for the team of creatives at the Australian Writers' Centre who have put this course together. My direct message to all of you is, 'You Rock!, hats off!' Thank you so much for your professionalism and dedication to our craft :)

I've been wanting to get into writing for years but didn't really have a clear direction. This course has given me more confidence in my ability.

The tutor was really positive and professional with her responses and advice.

The Writing Picture Books course will give you a professional advantage to help you stand out to publishers.

Thank you. I'm looking forward to taking this further.

I have always wanted to learn how to write children's picture books. Over recent years I have taught in early years classrooms and this has fuelled my desire to pursue my interest. I liked that the course was only 5 weeks long, so provided a perfect 'entry level' opportunity to see if this is something I would like to pursue further. I was worried I may not be able to find the time to complete the assignments, however, this was never an issue.

Having the opportunity to have weekly feedback was definitely a draw card. I appreciated that Cathie was very honest and professional when giving feedback. I loved how she recorded herself giving feedback as she read through the work samples.

The assignments were very achievable and I loved how the modules had short audio lessons to listen to so I didn't feel I had to complete the weekly modules in one sitting. The PDF notes were also very helpful. The course was very flexible and I found it easy to complete whilst juggling work and family commitments.

I read picture books through a different lens now that I know and can appreciate the time, effort and drafting that goes into creating the final story. I'm now constantly writing notes anytime a story idea pops into my head!

The course was very practical and easy to follow. I really enjoyed how the course was structured and would not hesitate in recommending it to others. I'm so glad I signed up and can't wait to explore this interest further.

I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to do this with the fulltime job and uni degree I am doing parttime, but I found it to be easy to follow and not take up too much of my time.

I enjoyed the templates and video lessons. Mark was very helpful with feedback and direction.

I am going to start a copywriting business on the side of my fulltime job and I'm turning my fulltime job into a permanent part time one to try this!

AWC has an incredible reputation. The people who work for the AWC are professional, knowledgeable and exude positive energy.

Petronella is knowledgeable and warm, with a wicked sense of humor. The feedback was interesting. She provided feedback and lessons more broadly so that no individual felt under the microscope. I was prepared for my work to be ripped apart and more than ok with that, but it didn't happen. I had to shift my expectations and learn from the feedback given to others, in addition to what I could glean from that provided on my own writing.

I enjoyed the feedback the most for sure; it's what I'm craving at this point. It was also interesting to read other people's work. I think it made me a more patient reader.

I have more confidence to tell the stories I want to tell. I'm putting my work out into the world as often as I can moving forward. I've entered the Peter Carey Short Story Award. I wouldn't have done that if not for this course. Thank you for the motivation and inspiration.

Michelle is personable and gave good examples of what she was discussing. It was nice to see various authors' sites as examples of what to create and these also sparked ideas for my own work.

It gave me a sense of excitement and optimism about my future as a writer (and possibly web designer for writers).

The Australian Writers' Centre offers such a wide range of interesting and exciting course topics that browsing their website makes me feel like a kid in a candy store! I've already signed up for four courses, completed two, and have another couple in my sights. I can also, for probably the first time ever, really see how a career as a writer can be in my future. I'm grateful to have discovered the AWC.

I really loved this course and got so many practical ideas from it, including for my book launch (which I didn't expect this course to cover). Instead of feeling worried and out of my depth when it comes to getting up in front of kids, I'm now feeling excited about creating some fun, on-brand workshops and talks that play to my strengths and will get kids excited about books (both mine and other peoples'!)

I enjoyed Nat's vibrant personality and all the practical examples (of workshop activities, presentation content, launch ideas, book trailers, etc).

I now have some concrete ideas for how to plan and organise my workshops, and I feel excited and energised rather than terrified by the prospect of standing up in front of a roomful of kids (a classroom's worth, anyway... an auditorium or school assembly still feels rather daunting!) I'm looking forward to connecting with the kids!

Do AWC's courses. They are awesome. :D

Thank you so much!

This course made me realise that it is possible to get some writing done every day. I have found myself thinking about my plot ideas all the time. Some days I couldn't wait to get back on the computer to write more.

It's possible to find time to add to the word count each day. Who would have thought? :)

AWC courses are detailed, easy to follow and understand, and set out in such a way that you can complete them at your own convenience. The tutors are encouraging and make you believe you can achieve your goals.