What’s it like to learn with AWC?

It was very easy to follow and understand with plenty of supporting materials to solidify the learning journey

I enjoyed seeing the application of principles in real life examples, such as articles and blog posts.

It has set a foundational tone for me to gauge whether I prefer this style or copywriting or another creative style altogether.

Easy to follow, accessible, abundance of resources, very informative and helpful.

The writing exercises were fun, and the feedback sessions very useful.

I used what I learned to write a short story that was published in WQ #285 (Qld Writers Centre Magazine) June 2024. It was the winner of the 1000-word short story competition for "Writing Friday" participants. I was delighted! :)

AWC offers great courses with the benefit of obtaining real feedback from a very experienced author. It's that aspect that sets the courses apart from the many "video" courses available.

Prior to starting, I had written 60K words in my first draft, so I wanted to learn from Louisa by starting a fresh story and then retrofitting it back to my first. This course has been helpful in confirming my first story is on track and providing me with the confidence and tools to finish it. I now have a pitch, structure, character profiles and scene starters all set to go on with my next story.

Louisa Larkin is an amazing tutor with a true passion for the craft. She encouraged all of us along the way, followed up to ensure we were able to complete the set tasks and provided useful thought-provoking feedback.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and miss the weekly Zoom sessions with Louisa. My fellow classmates were friendly, supportive, and inspiring, with amazing ideas that prove the magnitude of diversity in creativity.

Since starting my writing journey, I've been seeking a writing group with like-minded people. Louisa encouraged our lovely group to make contact and continue supporting each other. We now have a fabulous Writers' Circle, meeting regularly online. And I suspect will be lifelong friendships :)

The classic thriller structure Louise guided us through using segments from one of her own books was generous and invaluable. I found this particularly beneficial as I'd read her books and could clearly relate to the points within the three-act structure.

Go for it - you have nothing to lose and so much to gain!

It is a great course, very useful, thanks! I enjoyed learning the tools of the trade. I know that it will make a big impact as I begin really using it for my clients and my own business.

Bernadette is excellent, and provided great feedback.

What's not to enjoy about listening to Pamela Freeman? Her writing achievements are extraordinary, and when she is speaking to me, I feel like she is in the room with me. I also love getting handouts. I make notes and refer back to them later.

If I were to recommend the AWC to someone, I would tell them that every piece of information is useful, their courses don't contain any "useless fluff," they are always available to provide assistance and their content is up to date. Money well spent.

Thanks to the staff in the background, and the tutors and presenters up front, for their support for struggling writers.

Pamela is brilliant! She is well versed in all areas of writing and her expertise was really helpful. I enjoyed the online zoom sessions. I now have the basis for a novel.

Jump in and do it!

Bernadette is an absolutely amazing tutor. It was a privilege to be taught by someone who has such a wealth of knowledge and experience from working in the publishing industry, and who gives students such helpful feedback and wonderful encouragement. My motivation (and 'feeling inspired-ness'!) to press on with my writing, and to make a start on a kids' chapter book, has greatly increased since doing the course. Thank you, Bernadette!

I've developed a basic plot for a kids' chapter book that I want to write, so am feeling pretty over the moon about that! And am just feeling very encouraged and motivated in general (about starting on the book and about my writing ability, thanks to Bernadette's amazing feedback, and her believing in us and encouraging us).

I really appreciated Bernadette's genuine enthusiasm and interest in our writing exercises; it was just very authentic and encouraging.

I would say AWC have a whole lot of fantastic courses (and awesome one-off workshops too). The courses are very affordable, the tutors are amazing and even if your life is busy, there are courses that aren't too demanding and are very do-able, time-wise.

Thanks again, AWC and Bernadette!

I'm hungry to learn everything I can about writing my book, but lack time. This style of course delivery is great! I get so much out of it. Pamela's concise, informative presentation and notes, her explanations and interaction with others on the webinar. I come away with some new material to digest and plenty of support in grasping it. Perfect combination.

Helped me to understand how to organise and present my story information. Gives me more confidence.

I always tell friends and acquaintances that these courses are well structured, written and presented. For adults who want to learn the foundations, it is a time-effective (and therefore cost-effective) way to do it.

I was very impressed with Nat's tutoring, both for myself and the other students in my class. Her feedback was always insightful, helpful and easy to understand.

I enjoyed reading the submissions of the other students in the course. It was interesting to see the variety and styles of the stories that were being written. I also enjoyed Valerie's audio lessons.

I would say that the course will help a lot because you will have your own work evaluated through "fresh eyes" that will see things you might not have been aware of, but that you will also have the chance to examine and give feedback on the work of others which can be extremely helpful. The information included in the audio lessons and handouts is also of great benefit.

I was very impressed with the way the information in this course was organised. It waded through a morass with insight and clarity.

I enjoyed learning about something I knew very little about.

I have been toying with the idea of having several of my fictions produced as audiobooks. This course has made that possibility more of a probability.

This course was well set out and had lots of great information. Once I completed the course, I realised I want to pursue my dream and am now eager to take the next step.

The content was more than I was expecting. There were various topics and ideas covered. I enjoyed the interviews with various authors. I found the course was very informative and left me wanting more.

The seminar was like you are sitting having a one-to-one conversation with Pamela even though there are several other people tuned in.

It has added to the knowledge I have already gained from the other courses I have completed.

The Australian Writers' Centre has such a wide variety of courses on offer that there is something to suit everyone.

I enjoyed all the helpful tips and practical information and following the live website examples with other authors. Each module was very informative and very easy to listen to. I didn't notice the time passing, nothing felt lagging or unnecessary.

I am an unpublished author who really hopes to be published one day. This course has helped me to take myself more seriously as an author. If I make my own author website, then other people will see I am a real author and so I can take myself more seriously and not feel the imposter syndrome so much. It has also given me a drive to finish my books and self-publish and then sell on my website.

Great courses, very practical and informative.

Although I thought I knew a fair bit about chapters, Pamela raised many more issues such as having a rest scene or chapter but these must still raise narrative tension. Oops, mine hadn't. I will be more mindful of several issues that I hadn't been aware of before.

I'm completely satisfied with the seminar.

From a 'know it all' novice, AWC courses have changed me into a writer. A writer who is still on a fascinating learning journey of discovery.

I have wanted to write my novel for a while now. I had the idea but didn't know how to start it.

Nat was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable. Watching her give feedback for myself and other writers was a highlight. I learnt a lot through them. It made me aware of the problems in my work, and how to fix them.

The most enjoyable but also terrifying part was the workshopping. I loved reading the other writers' work and their feedback for me.

I am quite a socially anxious person so the layout was perfect. I only wished it was longer. I truly didn't want it to end.

It has motivated me to keep writing, and has given me the confidence that I can write a story.

You must do it if you want to write a novel! The knowledge and the experience that you gain will change the way you look at writing!

I found the course inspiring and practical. I enjoyed the real-life stories of writers; they resonated with me and inspired me. I also enjoyed Val's no-nonsense advice throughout the course. She gives practical advice that is easy to follow while understanding that people have lives to live and may not know where to start.

Louisa is a brilliant and enthusiastic tutor who is an expert in crime and thriller writing. She really brought the genre alive and her enthusiasm is catching! She is really warm and encouraging, and I will seek out 'Novel Writing Essentials' with her as a tutor in a future course.

I really enjoyed learning 'in real time' with a group of other writers on zoom. I also enjoyed chatting to other writers in the breakout rooms. It was fabulous to get instant feedback from Louisa and other classmates too.

I now have a framework for writing a mystery/crime novel which I hope to utilise at a future date.

You can't possibly go wrong with AWC! The courses are all so well thought through and structured. You will always be amazed at how much you will learn.

This course is fun for novice writers but really valuable for more experienced writers who are already writing in this genre.

I didn't realise how much I didn't know about the craft of writing until I did this course. I gained a lot of basic skills and knowledge on what I needed to look out for and how to structure my story and develop 'authentic' characters.

Very useful for people who are serious about writing a book. The workshopping element of the course was pretty useful. Nat was also a great tutor and her insights and feedback helped immensely. Her feedback is on point.

A very useful course to do if you are serious about becoming a published author one day.

I finished the first draft of a manuscript last year, and although I believe the storyline is quite sound, I struggled with depth in the characters and my dialogue needed work. I wanted to learn more about the writing craft to edit the draft effectively.

Nat was very clear when she addressed both of my submissions, and those of my fellow students. Her style in critique was constructive and delivered with humour and sensitivity. She clearly outlined the problems I had with character interiority, transitions and dialogue. Her advice was light bulb stuff, and I'm very grateful for her input. I recommend her for a pay raise.

Although I struggled with the synopsis, it was very helpful. Receiving feedback was good for both my confidence and hesitancy moving forward. It has given me confidence in completing my first draft for my new story and editing my first manuscript later on.

Thanks to Nat and the team at the Writers' Centre for all your help in my writing journey. Also, I loved listening to Valerie delivering the modules. They were clear and very valuable.

I've cut, shaped, and polished my story through to the manuscript stage. It's been a satisfying journey on its own. My 'aha' moment is that I now believe that I have the skills required to become a published writer.