Makenzie Pope 3 weeks ago

It was more achievable than years of university.

I thought L.A Larkin was very kind and supportive.

I enjoyed everyone sharing their work, and being able to listen to lectures while driving as a busy mum of 3.

I have started writing my book -- 2000 words so far! Haha But I feel inspired to actually do it "bum in seat!"

I now realise that writing a book is a real possibility for me, I just have to be willing to do the work.

Lauren 3 weeks ago

This course helped me understand how to make my dialogue less awkward. I always feel like my dialogue isn't right, so this was helpful.

Sonia Young 4 weeks ago

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.

Larissa Mateer 4 weeks ago

I am famous for the "mid story slump" at the 50% mark. My momentum seems to run out. This was excellent to give me some strategies to avoid the dreaded slump.

The Thirteen Steps in the Hero's journey was really useful. I'm likely to be a bit more structured in future.

The AWC offers excellent courses and sound content that help keep enthusiasm for writing.

Stella Smith 4 weeks ago

Loved Pamela - she is firm but fair in her feedback.

The assignments each week kept me on task.

Do it if you want to accountability to get it done.

Jacintha Crocker 1 month ago

L. A. Larkin was competent, caring and encouraging.

I enjoyed being made to put pen to paper and create something, and learning how to approach writing structurally. The latest book I read I was noticing which things were chosen to be scenes and which were summaries. It made me feel good that I learned something after so long of being burned out from learning.

I've found that I feel an excitement and joy in words that I used to feel in my childhood, but got disconnected with as an adult. My academic background trapped me into a research-based non-fiction mode of mind, and I had forgotten how much play and joy there is in fiction.

The course is accessible, online, stacked with useful information, and delivered in a comfortable way. While it might seem like a short five-week course, it will give you the fundamentals you need to start thinking like an author - and as you go back and re-read the course materials the lessons solidify and only become stronger.

Chris Moxey 1 month ago

The tutor was excellent! Very coherent, concise and very well-structured and presented course.

I enjoyed the diversity of copywriting examples provided and the writing framework.

The course is ideal. It's given me the motivation, tools and resources I required to start my writing career.

Definitely complete this course. It's the perfect place to start your copywriting journey.

Chris Moxey 1 month ago

The course was comprehensive and enabled me to start the process of learning how to pitch, write and publish a freelance article.

The tutor was very thorough and provided great constructive feedback.

It has given me the confidence to grab hold of my dreams and become a professional writer.

Freelance Writing Stage 1 is a highly regarded and professional course which equips you with the tools and resources to kick start your writing journey.

Sara 1 month ago

I enjoyed the details on outlines and brainstorming approaches. Helped me think through how I'd start mapping out an idea I have.

Really helpful tips and insights into writing from professionals.

David Penglase 1 month ago

Pamela is wonderful. Her feedback is invaluable, patient, nurturing and challenging when necessary.

Not only has it increased my thirst of learning more about the art and science of creative writing, it has also given me the confidence to continue to just have fun with the writing and learning process. The 'biggie' however is that as I move into retirement from corporate conference speaking and education, I have reframed my answer to the question 'what do you do?' from Corporate Conference Speaker - I'm now owning more my expertise with the four business/self-help books I've already published (albeit they were all self-published, and were used as marketing tools for speaking engagements) to 'I'm a writer.' That's profound!

Two pieces of advice from Pamela: (1) Writing should be fun, not work, not laborious and (2) My new mantra... Just Keep Writing.

No matter where you are on your writing journey, there's likely to be a course you will benefit from at the Australian Writers' Centre.

Maria doogan 1 month ago

I loved Margaret. I found her wise, incisive, positive.

I enjoyed building community. The positive responses of other writers to my work.

It's kickstarted my writing practice in a big way. Given me the confidence to write. I'm now finding it like therapy!

Making a large goal like writing a novel concrete is a matter of taking small steps. It's a journey. My novel is changing and growing like a child in development.

Great introduction to novel writing and foundations for creating my own project.

Laura Priestley 1 month ago

This course opened my eyes to a vast selection of genres and how other writers work and plot their stories - we're all different!

Margaret was really helpful. Her feedback was considered and constructive and I really appreciated her wisdom through this course.

I enjoyed Margaret's valuable feedback and the connection with other people on the same journey, experiencing the same fears, setbacks and hurdles as me.

I now have 25,000 words and have momentum.

I would say it's money well spent and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Emma Sheen 1 month ago

I thought this course was great and lots of fun. I enjoyed reading and giving feedback on everyone's work a lot more than I thought I would.

I think Margaret is a great tutor. I like that she is direct and clear in her feedback. She also doesn't sugarcoat feedback, which I found extremely helpful. I liked that she both provided comments and the videos. She was also very responsive in the course chat.

I really enjoyed meeting the other writers and getting to read their work.

It has inspired me to keep going!

It's worth it! The courses have been really enjoyable and fun, you get to meet lots of great people and you realise just how much there is to learn. My writing has already improved a lot and I'm sure it will continue to!

Just want to say thank you! I've really enjoyed the courses and I'm glad they've been made available. I also love that the AWC has a very welcoming and encouraging community. It's great!

Reanna Brown 1 month ago

The engagement and encouragement among the course participants was always fantastic.

Margaret was always friendly, clear, honest and encouraging. She took the time to try and completely understand and answer everyone's questions. She also provided additional feedback on numerous occasions for people throughout the course.

I enjoyed achieving my writing goals and reading everyone else's writing!

It has given me the confidence and inspiration to keep writing, and a community of like-minded people.

The AWC has a fantastic range of courses to suit wherever you are on your writing journey. Combined with flexible schedules, constant support and encouragement, they can get you where you want to go.

Jemima Parker 1 month ago

Kate is a wonderful presenter. The course has given me practical tools and the confidence to plot and plan my novel.

I have loved every AWC course that I have done so far. Enrol now, you won't regret it.

Steve Hoare 1 month ago

I have a lot of respect for the advice Charlotte gave. Also having her read the stories back gave a new perspective. What sounds good in your head might not be that good when it's read back to you.

I discovered that my strong point in writing is the way I can vividly describe things. Also a lifetime of illustrating for adults is not going to translate well for picture books.

I have always told the people around me they can become anything they want. They just have to reach out and grab it. If it means going and learning something just do it.

Phil Green 1 month ago

Impressive course content and well organized and presented.

I enjoyed the writing exercises and assignments.

I now fully understand and appreciate the skills involved in writing an appealing and industry-standard picture book... much more is involved than I thought before doing the course.

There is a wealth of information to be had from engaging with the AWC, definitely worth the investment.

I look forward to doing more courses.

Janene Morgan 1 month ago

I have wanted to write a novel for as long as I can remember and I am finally confident enough to ignore the opinions of others and just follow my heart and do it.

This was a really helpful course that I very much enjoyed.

Pamela is lovely and offered genuine, useful feedback that I really feel will help me be a better writer.

When I started I felt a bit of a fraud and that that I was only a "pretend" writer. After I listened to the first lot of feedback I thought "hmmm maybe I can do this". By the last feedback session I now know I can.

I'm going to write the novel. I won't let anyone tell me I can't and the feedback was positive so I believe in myself so much more now.

There's a wealth of knowledge from such a wide range of experience presented in these courses. They are excellent value for money and the people are helpful and really care.

Sharyn 1 month ago

The feedback was very helpful and done in a most constructive and encouraging way. A lot of insight into everyone's stories.

I enjoyed learning all the steps along the way, and then putting it all together was a challenge but one I enjoyed doing.

I feel I can express myself in a better way, and I'm not afraid to let my imagination take over!

Do it. There's so much support. I felt cared for the whole way through the course. Lots of great information shared.

Sara Miles 1 month ago

I thought the course was great, very informative. Pamela was a really good teacher because she showed her knowledge and enthusiasm for fantasy.

It has helped me see my natural story telling ability, as well as teaching me things I had overlooked.

You should do one of AWC's courses, they teach you so many things that you won't even know you needed to know. The way it's done gives you confidence in your story and that you will be able to write it.

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