Children’s book author Lesley Gibbes on how to go from bland to brilliant
Australian Writers' Centre
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Whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion.
People love our online writing courses because of their affordability, short duration and accessibility – a surefire way to gain new writing skills in a supportive environment.
You have over 55 different writing courses to choose from across the following 4 categories:
We’re Australia’s leading provider of writing courses and we’re so excited that you’ve found us!
Whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion.
People love our online writing courses because of their affordability, short duration and accessibility – a surefire way to gain new writing skills in a supportive environment.
You have over 55 different writing courses to choose from across the following 4 categories:
With great courses comes great responsibility. Our presenters possess wonderful writing talent and experience, and they also love to teach! Meet some of them now.
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"I loved all the clear and succinct explanations and how modules were broken down. All the information was very clear to follow and every minute of every module was of value."
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"I looked forward to each Monday when a new module become available, and I don't say this lightly as I used to hate Mondays."
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"I loved all the clear and succinct explanations and how modules were broken down. All the information was very clear to follow and every minute of every module was of value."
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"I looked forward to each Monday when a new module became available, and I don’t say this lightly as I used to hate Mondays."
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Online writing courses starting soon:
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Writing Picture BooksCreate magical stories for the youngest of readers. Discover the themes that kids (and publishers) adore. Explore your creativity in a supportive environment. | 5-week online course $450 4 November 2024
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Copywriting EssentialsWrite headlines and words that sell. Take creative briefs and do research. Earn money immediately from clients. | 5-week online course $550 Starts this week Bookings close soon | See More |
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Writing Young Adult FictionUnderstand the YA readership and characters. Develop your unique voice and story structure. Get up-to-date with the current state of YA publishing. | $495 13 September 2022
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Creative Writing Stage 1Discover the secrets to writing compelling fiction. Develop characters, scenes, dialogue and more. Learn the nuts and bolts of the art of writing. | Foundation 5-week online course $450 Starts this week Bookings close soon | See More |
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Writing Picture BooksCreate magical stories for the youngest of readers. Discover the themes that kids (and publishers) adore. Explore your creativity in a supportive environment. | 5-week online course $450 Starts this week Bookings close soon | See More |
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Writing Children’s NovelsLearn the key elements of a novel for children Create believable characters and dialogue Find the right voice to suit your reader | 5-week online course $450 13 January 2025
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Freelance Writing Stage 1Industry advice on writing for publications. Techniques on structure, research, interviewing. Find and pitch story ideas with confidence. | Foundation 5-week online course $450 6 January 2025
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How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting BusinessStrategies for getting more clients. How to fill your portfolio fast. Position yourself as a specialist. | 5-week online course $550 28 October 2024
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UX WritingCreate seamless online user experiences. Best practice app and web techniques. Convert more customers and drive sales. | 1-day online LIVE $345 4 November 2024
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Plain English Business WritingUnderstand ‘plain English’ principles to improve readability. Discover common mistakes and how to avoid them. Get templates to improve your reports, proposals, emails and proofing. | 2 mornings online LIVE $345 29 October 2024
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Writing Children’s NovelsLearn the key elements of a novel for children Create believable characters and dialogue Find the right voice to suit your reader | 5-week online course $450 28 October 2024
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Editing EssentialsHow to edit business documents with ease. Essential rules for punctuation, bullet lists and more. Industry proofreading symbols and style guides. | 2 mornings online LIVE $345 12 November 2024
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Novel Writing EssentialsWrite the first 20,000 words of your novel. Become a stronger writer with group workshopping. Give your opening chapters the best possible start. | Intermediate 10-week online course $795 6 November 2024
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SEO CopywritingWrite copy that Google loves. Tips on making your words smarter. Charge more as an expert. | 5-week online course $550 Starts this week Bookings close soon | See More |
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Writing WorkoutComplete exercises to strengthen your writing muscles. Receive tutor guidance on your fiction techniques. Write, write and write! | Development 6 fortnights online LIVE $595 3 February 2025
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Dare to DreamFind and sustain your creative inspiration. Become empowered to write freely in your own voice. Learn from bestselling author Kate Forsyth. | 4 evenings online LIVE 1 August 2022 Booked out | See More |
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Food WritingLearn how to break into the industry. How to write delicious reviews and recipes. Combine your love of food and writing. | 5 evenings online LIVE $495 28 April 2025
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zzLife Writing
| 6 mornings online LIVE 4 August 2023 Booked out | See More |
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Crime and Thriller WritingIncrease your narrative tension and suspense. Create intriguing characters that hook your reader. Learn the essentials of this insanely popular genre. | 5 evenings online LIVE $495 3 March 2025
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Travel WritingWrite engaging travel content. Tips on itineraries, photography, freebies. Turn any place into a paid story. | 5-week online course $450 Starts this week
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Write Your NovelWorkshop your way to a completed draft. Iron out structural flaws and master techniques. Achieve your dream of writing a novel. | Advanced 6-month online program $445 5 February 2025
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Plotting and PlanningDiscover the 7 basic plots you need to know. Turn a story idea into a well-structured plan. Create a plot that keeps readers engrossed. | 2 evenings online LIVE 5 September 2022 Booked out | See More |
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zzFantasy, Science Fiction and More
| 5 evenings online LIVE $495 11 September 2023 Bookings close soon | See More |
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Write Your NovelWorkshop your way to a completed draft. Iron out structural flaws and master techniques. Achieve your dream of writing a novel. | Advanced 12-month online program 16 October 2024 Booked out | See More |
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History, Mystery and MagicLearn how to write a successful cross-genre story. Explore unique narrative patterns and structures. Stir your readers' imagination with vivid storytelling. | 5 evenings online LIVE $495 10 October 2022
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“The Australian Writers’ Centre courses are really worthwhile, definitely for anyone who’s interested in writing and taking a more serious step toward that as a career – or even just as a hobby.”
Sarah Bailey's debut crime novel The Dark Lake was a bestseller.
She followed up with the successful novels Into the Night and Where the Dead Go.
Discover how an AWC course can change your life!
“In the end when Allen & Unwin decided to publish the novel… it was amazing”
– Sarah Bailey
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, author of “The Dark Lake”
“When I got my first offer I danced around the house. The second offer was even better as I was always worried the first had been a fluke or a mistake!”
– Victoria Mackinlay
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, freelance writer, author of “Ribbit Rabbit Robot”
“I'm a children's author and I've just released my first series of books.”
– Shelly Unwin
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, now a full-time author
“Through the course at Australian Writers' Centre I discovered I really could be a novelist and that was such a revelation to me and such a delight”.
– Margaret Morgan
Graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, freelance writer, author of “The Second Cure”
“Having the thrill of going to a newsagent when you know your article is coming out is fantastic.”
– Rob Grant
Travel Writer and Marketing Consultant
“The Australian Writers' Centre course had paid for itself maybe two or three times over before I got to the end of the five-week course.”
– Brad Kelly
Freelance Writer
“I know I never would have been published had it not been for Valerie’s support, guidance, that ‘red pen’ of hers, and her incredibly accurate feedback.”
Jennifer Johnston, freelance writer
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