Michelle Ryan 1 year ago

I like the way the course is laid out . I think the content is very useful in a direct way. The tutor was experienced. It was clear we were in the hands of a professional.

I now feel it is possible to come up with an idea, check out the submissions guide or the list of editors and send a pitch or an article on spec.

I would recommend the course and say it is very user friendly with real life, hands-on tasks. The feedback is very perceptive and worthwhile.

Jenny Wilson 1 year ago

Kate was extremely knowledgeable and was very generous with her advice.

I enjoyed learning about the writing process from an accomplished and successful author and seeing how she goes about the plotting/planning process.

It has given me a deeper appreciation of how important the nuances of writing are to building and maintaining dramatic tension. Accepting that clear plotting is everything!

Maureen Johnson 1 year ago

Absolutely loved Bernadette's online videos and feedback. Could listen to her all day. Loved her humour too. The content of each module was fascinating and the assessments were not demanding but challenging nonetheless.

I enjoyed being back in the learning zone. Learning something so completely new via such informative and interesting modules and now being able to practically apply it in my own business. I've completely changed my business website and I will also now start exploring a career in copywriting in general with SEO already under my belt.

Take a look at the courses. I think I've done 5 or 6 now and they've been self-paced, 6 weeks online and 6 months with tutor. There is something for everyone.

Panya S. 1 year ago

The tutor gave detailed feedback and I liked the videos they sent back so they could actually show what I needed to improve.

I liked the audio activity in module 8 that told me to visualise my settings and it really helped!

I learnt the proper structure to write an engaging story. I became more comfortable writing formally and for older audiences.

Try this writing course. It's really good and will change the way you write.

Vanessa Barneveld 1 year ago

I'm looking to diversify my sources of income. But I was also excited about the chance to learn about how to structure freelance articles and about the nitty-gritty behind approaching editors.

The course materials were comprehensive. It wasn't until I began the first module that I realised how much time I needed to invest in the course each week, but I soon reorganised my schedule! This course has given me the confidence to go out there and start writing.

I really appreciated Alex's feedback on my assignments. It was well targeted and constructive. I'll absolutely work on my transitions! Great to learn from someone with so much real-world experience. Thanks, Alex!

I feel more inspired than ever to start pitching and writing articles.

Loved the course. Thanks very much! It's a great learning experience and well worth the time and effort.

Glenda Wise 1 year ago

I have used Scrivener for a year but not to its full potential. With no time to go through tutorials, this 2-hour course was recommended by a fellow writer.

This course was MONEY WELL SPENT and revealed so many valuable aspects which I was not utilising while using Scrivener.

Natasha was lovely to listen to and her instructions were clear and concise.

Emerald 1 year ago

I liked how the audio lessons weren't strict and formal but were fun and relatable. I learnt new useful skills to enhance my writing.

If you really care about taking your writing to a whole new level, try it.

Angie Stewart 1 year ago

The self-paced learning and the assignment was fun.

I started writing a book series after completing this course. I had the first book assessed by Cathie Tasker and then enrolled in the Write Your Novel course. It has directed me to writing middle grade and I am really enjoying the process.

The courses offered at AWC are invaluable. The tutors are professional, highly experienced and very positive. I love the podcasts, writing community and Author Block Parties.

Jenni Leece 1 year ago

I found the lessons inspirational and have enjoyed listening to them many times. It helped me to develop the idea for my picture book, which grew from an exercise I started in the first Writing Picture Books course. So it was hugely practical and fun.

I feel more confident and purposeful in the way I refine my work now

Jump in and get inspired.

Truphena Mahindu 1 year ago

Nat made the course memorable. It was very engaging and easy to follow. I watched with my kids because they found it fun - all the action and colours of books they've read.

Save yourself doing the publishing maze with closed eyes; get the direction, support and encouragement you need from those who have been there and done that...and are still at it because it works for them, so it's likely to work for you!

Merinda Young 1 year ago

Kate Forsyth is a legend in the craft of storytelling, and I knew I needed help with my beautiful, chaotic mess of words.

Kate was a delight. Her information was structured so that I could apply it to my manuscript and develop a plan (and practice) for moving forward. Her experience and passion were inspiring and helpful.

On the first night, Kate listened to us explain our projects then, with laser focus, she indicated the areas we each needed assistance with. Throughout the sessions, Kate was able to pinpoint each student's issues and focus our work. Kate truly is the story doctor. She could see our symptoms, make a diagnosis, then apply the appropriate treatment. The small size of the class was great, and I learned from the other students also.

I feel equipped to finish my current work in progress. Also, I have skills to apply to my next manuscript.

Alannah Pearson 1 year ago

The workflow of the modules took an understandable approach to how to plan scenes before writing them and then how to best write scenes.

I now feel ready to look closely at planning my novel scenes and how to make certain I've got all the necessary elements for my story.

Definitely do it. The courses are such great value and really improved my skill set and understanding of fiction writing.

Sarah Gajek 1 year ago

I'm getting ready to pitch my book to agents and I wanted to get an understanding of how the publishing process works.

I enjoyed learning about the distribution process, and particularly the insights around how to approach agents. I now have an understanding of how the publishing process works, and I feel confident in taking the next step to work on my query letter and pitch to agents.

This is an excellent course for any first-time writer who has written their debut novel and is serious about getting published.

Anna 1 year ago

The tutor was amazing. Her feedback was positive and constructive. Jennifer explained all the concepts well and her explanations were easy to follow.

At first, I was a little scared about posting my writing assignment each week in the group as I thought it would be done individually and not for everyone else to see. But now that I have completed the course, I can see how the structure has a two-fold benefit. A, it gives you more confidence and B, you get to see what others have written and the feedback they receive allows you to learn more about writing.

I feel like I have the basics to get started on writing a novel as before I had no idea. I have also gained confidence in my ability and understand that the more you write and read the better writer you will become. I also enjoyed reading the other students' stories and gained an understanding that we are all different.

Practical hands-on writing course to learn the basics of how to write professionally.

Natalie Taylor (Stojanovski) 1 year ago

Kate is extraordinary, inspirational, knowledgeable and a joy to learn from. My writing would have stagnated or eaten itself from within without her. I am immensely grateful and inspired.

I enjoyed meeting other authors just like me, and learning something new from Kate every time I do one of her courses.

DO THE COURSE - NOW! It's overwhelming, it's fabulous but you will be so very glad you did and your manuscript and writing will thank you!

Taryn Gough 1 year ago

I have a passion for writing and with two young children I thought children's picture books was a great place to start.

Suzanne was wonderful, her feedback was very useful and helped refine my writing. Listening to other people's feedback was also a great resource.

I enjoyed everything! Every module was informative and I am grateful for everything I have learned. It has inspired me to follow my passion and work towards becoming a published author.

I would highly recommend AWC. Experienced tutors and very useful content.

Jen Flanagan 1 year ago

I found it so helpful. I've studied writing in a professional context and creative non-fiction before as well as studying literature a lot. This was a far more helpful course in teaching the practical skills and in a very positive, supportive way.

The tutor was really great. I liked her energy, tone and feedback. Always positive and constructive. Jennifer really illustrated why it's so important for other writers to critique your work - what is and isn't quite working.

Really looking forward to bringing writing back into my life day-to-day and longer term. I haven't written any fiction in over 6 years and thought I was 'done'. I was delighted to see it start to flow again, and will definitely be doing another course with AWC.

Great content, really practical skills, supportive environment. Would highly recommend.

Amy Dewhurst 1 year ago

I was entirely unfamiliar with UX, but was in the process of building a website for my business. I wanted to learn how to make my website a great experience for my readers / visitors.

Because I had never seen the term 'UX Writing' before, I was concerned that I might be out of place in the course or not gain / understand much. However, I had a fabulous day and learned a great deal from Carli and the cohort, many of whom were content designers from top firms on that particular day. Lucky me!

Carli was absolutely superb in level of knowledge and also facilitating a live online classroom. Excellent experience.

I found the examples of user journeys through different sites very helpful, and I also especially liked the exercises on tone of voice and the various dimensions of tone of voice. I learned completely new information which I will implement in the design of my two websites straight away.

I have taken many courses though AWC. You will not find greater value for time, money, or quality of instruction than these courses. They consistently exceed expectations in every subject. Thank you, AWC.

Great day, most enjoyed and most appreciated!

Sarah 1 year ago

Mark was generous with feedback and always had a positive and light-hearted vibe. Knowledgeable, supportive, open-minded. I felt encouraged by his feedback.

I really enjoyed Bernadette's zingy and infectious energy throughout the course. There were loads of interesting aspects of copywriting that I enjoyed learning about, especially touching on the psychology around peoples' motives behind buying choices. And I really enjoyed the assignments.

It's given me so much more direction and structure - how to convey ideas in a way that really benefit the reader, clarifying features and benefits, utilising the formulas to create flow, and just letting the words speak. It has helped me feel confident and satisfied when writing for my own business, and that's exactly what I was looking for.

AWC's courses are full of quality industry knowledge and expertise, the tutors are great and the workload is very manageable. It's also a very affordable way to broaden your skill set.

Thanks so much for creating these great courses.

Emma Crethary 1 year ago

I was slightly worried that it might be hard and that I would find the assignments too much. I also worried that I wouldn't learn anything practical that I could put into action in my role. Both totally unjustified concerns! :)

Bernadette was so knowledgeable. Her presentation style was very engaging. I found her feedback really helpful. I looked forward to getting feedback each week.

I've already started implementing the tips I've learnt during this course. My writing is much more persuasive. The course has given me more confidence to perform my role. I've learnt so much and am already seeing an improvement in the way I write.

Thanks so much Bernadette. I really loved this course and you're an excellent teacher!

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