What’s it like to learn with AWC?

I always admire how Pamela seems to know our work, characters and our story quite intimately. She has a great ability to quickly assess our work and come up with exceptional tips. I feel safe and comfortable working with Pamela despite the rather confronting nature of the story.

It was great to work in a group and learn a lot from others' work as well. It formed some really nice bonds and relationships over and above the one we have with our tutor. I liked the interaction and the online sessions.

I feel like I have found the path I belong on. I feel as if getting published is almost a consequence of good writing and not the goal. Writing is what makes me happy, and while of course seeing someone sitting on a plane reading my novel would be amazing, the true satisfaction is crafting a story, resolving its issues, setting the pace, researching facts that give authenticity and crafting sentences that are meaningful is what truly brings joy to me.

I went to the Sydney Writers Festival as a result of this journey and fell in love with the community and want to be a part of that. I also participate in the Furious Fiction for some distraction and find it so fun. Yet to have a piece recognised but love the challenge.

The course was what was outlined and what I thought it would be. Pitching, synopsis, cover letters, etc.

I'm wiser now and understand the publisher's perspective better.

The AWC has a lot of good courses - join the community.

I love the way this course made me think and ask myself a lot of questions.

The world building module really helped me understand some aspect that I didn't think to include in my novel.

If you are looking to learn how to write and want to become a published author, check out the AWC and their courses that they offer. They're so insightful and really enjoyable.

Carli was brilliant. She has so much knowledge and conveys it well.

I enjoyed doing exercises, how to write a recipe, reaching out to magazines.

My friend and I have resurrected our Instagram account to do with food. The course has given me more confidence to start and finish my family cookbook. It's also inspiring how people are so passionate about food.

Just do it! We learn from everything we are inquisitive about.

What I've learned over the period of the course cannot be bottled! From the tutor's expertise, the course content and the interaction of all participants is what enabled me to not only achieve my goal, but supplied me with a true educational experience. It's the sum of these elements that holds this course's value. It was also interesting to be exposed to and reading across genres I'd never have considered.

This course was not my first with Pamela at the AWC. I was keen to do this particular course with her as the tutor. Pamela has a keen eye and a sharp mind and willingly shares from her broad experience and knowledge base within the industry. Her feedback is forthright, incisive, supportive and encouraging. Fortunately, she holds a good sense of humour too for what must be some hair-pulling moments from her end!

The structure. The accountability. The interaction with others experiencing the highs and lows of the journey alongside you. That you're not alone experiencing what more often than not seems overwhelming and soul crushing as well as head-spinningly exciting. Being buoyed along - and hopefully reciprocating - with positive reinforcement, "you've got this!" Because due to the course content and structure, you actually do! You write "The End" right on target! A most satisfying feeling.

I was surprised at the positive feedback on my writing. This in itself has been so completely rewarding, encouraging and satisfying. I feel a whole new avenue of opportunities has opened, and a door to a lovely new community has opened.

There are too many technical 'aha' moments in this course to choose just one. But ... a takeaway: that there is no set or one way to write your story. Write as it suits you, but you must write! Get the first draft down on the page and don't be afraid to ask for feedback.

I have recommended AWC to friends now without hesitation. The professional level of offering across the board is superb.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.