At the Australian Writers’ Centre, we’re always looking at innovative ways to help you succeed in your writing goals. That’s why, as well as our ever-growing list of world-class online courses, we also offer a range of special events throughout the year.
Some of these events are completely free, including our Creative Coaching online sessions (exclusively for AWC graduates) or our ever-popular monthly Furious Fiction competition. Others include community meetups, online events and a range of in-person creative and freelance writing weekend workshops held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and other venues throughout Australia.
Numbers are often limited for these special events, so we always recommend booking early to secure your spot. We hope you’ll join us for an event very soon!
Furious Fiction
FREE flash fiction competition
Starts Fri 1 October 2021
55 hours. 500 words. 500 dollars
Edit Your Novel
with award-winning author Pamela Freeman
BOOKED OUT
Starts Wed 6 October 2021
6 month program
Opinion Writing
with freelance feature writer Vivienne Pearson
BOOKED OUT
Starts Sat 9 October 2021
3 mornings 10am–12pm AEDT
Writing Workout
with publisher and editor Bernadette Foley
Starts Mon 11 October 2021
6 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Creative Coaching
Australian Writers' Centre graduate events
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Opinion Writing
with freelance feature writer Vivienne Pearson
BOOKED OUT
BOOKED OUT
Starts Tue 12 October 2021
3 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Freelance Writing
Weekend Workshop
with Cindy Macdonald
Sat 23 and Sun 24 October 2021
10am–4pm both days
UX Writing
with digital content specialist and UX writer Carli Ratcliff
Starts Tue 26 October 2021
2 mornings 10am–12pm AEDT
Opinion Writing
with freelance feature writer Vivienne Pearson
Starts Thu 28 October 2021
3 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Writing Picture Books
Weekend Workshop
with Cathie Tasker
Sat 30 and Sun 31 October 2021
10am–4pm both days
Creative Writing
Weekend Workshop with Pamela Freeman
Sat 6 and Sun 7 November 2021, 10am–4pm both days
Dare to Dream
Find your voice and tell your story with Kate Forsyth
Starts Mon 1 November 2021
4 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Writing Picture Books
Weekend Workshop
with Judith Rossell
Sat 13 and Sun 14 November 2021, 10am–4pm both days
Fantasy, Science Fiction
with award-winning author Pamela Freeman
Starts Mon 15 November 2021
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST
Creative Writing
Weekend Workshop
with Nicole Hayes
Sat 20 and Sun 21 November 2021, 10am–4pm both days
Life Writing
with Australia's best-known memoir teacher Patti Miller
Starts Sat 15 January 2022
6 mornings 10am–12pm AEDT
History, Mystery and Magic
with bestselling author
Kate Forsyth
Starts Mon 31 January 2022
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Crime and Thriller Writing
with world-class thriller writer L.A. Larkin
Starts Tue 22 February 2022
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT