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 5pm Friday 6 August
55 hours. 500 words. 500 dollars.
History, Mystery and Magic
with bestselling author
Kate Forsyth
Starts Mon 16 August
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST
Crime and Thriller Writing
with world-class thriller writer L.A. Larkin
Starts Tue 17 August
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST
Fantasy, Science Fiction
with award-winning author Pamela Freeman
Starts Wed 1 September
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST
Creative Writing
Weekend Workshop
with Nicole Hayes
Sat 4 and Sun 5 September
10am–4pm both days
Life Writing
with Australia's best-known memoir teacher Patti Miller
BOOKED OUT
Starts Tue 21 September
6 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST
Freelance Writing
Weekend Workshop
with Alexandra Spring
Sat 9 and Sun 10 October
10am–4pm both days
Writing Picture Books
Weekend Workshop
with Cathie Tasker
Sat 23 and Sun 24 October
10am–4pm both days
Freelance Writing
Weekend Workshop
with Cindy Macdonald
Sat 23 and Sun 24 October
10am–4pm both days