Australian Writers’ Centre

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.

We have something for every writer as we offer over 55 different writing courses.

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.

We have something for every writer as we offer over 55 different writing courses.

Featured courses this week:

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.

Award-winning author of more than 40 books. Also writes under the name Pamela Hart.
Multi-award-winning author of novels, novellas and short stories.
Internationally published and award-winning author of 32 books.
Multi-award-winning journalist, acclaimed profile writer and author.
Award-winning feature writer and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
How Gabriella Margo became a published romance writer
How Gabriella Margo became a published romance writer
How workshopping helped Bronwyn Hall achieve publishing success
How workshopping helped Bronwyn Hall achieve publishing success
7 publishing opportunities you may have missed
7 publishing opportunities you may have missed
Sulari Gentill’s idyllic writing hut
Sulari Gentill’s idyllic writing hut

Online writing courses starting soon:

Creative Writing Stage 1

  • Discover the secrets to writing compelling fiction.
  • Develop characters, scenes, dialogue and more.
  • Learn the nuts and bolts of the art of writing.

26 September 2022

5 weeks

Booked out
(New date available)

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SEO Copywriting

  • Write copy that Google loves.
  • Tips on making your words smarter.
  • Charge more as an expert.

Starts this week

5 weeks

$550

Bookings close soon

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Writing Children's Novels

  • Learn the key elements of a novel for children
  • Create believable characters and dialogue
  • Find the right voice to suit your reader

Starts this week

5 weeks

$450

Bookings close soon

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Freelance Writing Stage 1

  • Industry advice on writing for publications.
  • Techniques on structure, research, interviewing.
  • Find and pitch story ideas with confidence.

Starts this week

5 weeks

$450

Bookings close soon

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Copywriting Essentials

  • Write headlines and words that sell.
  • Take creative briefs and do research.
  • Earn money immediately from clients.

Starts this week

5 weeks

$550

Bookings close soon

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How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business

  • Strategies for getting more clients.
  • How to fill your portfolio fast.
  • Position yourself as a specialist.

Starts this week

5 weeks

$550

Bookings close soon

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Creative Writing Stage 1

  • Discover the secrets to writing compelling fiction.
  • Develop characters, scenes, dialogue and more.
  • Learn the nuts and bolts of the art of writing.

Starts this week

5 weeks

$450

Bookings close soon

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Writing Picture Books

  • Create magical stories for the youngest of readers.
  • Discover the themes that kids (and publishers) adore.
  • Explore your creativity in a supportive environment.

Starts this week

5 weeks

$450

Bookings close soon

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History, Mystery and Magic

  • Learn how to write a successful cross-genre story.
  • Explore unique narrative patterns and structures.
  • Stir your readers' imagination with vivid storytelling.

10 October 2022

5 evenings – LIVE

$495

Bookings close soon

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Writing Workout

  • Complete exercises to strengthen your writing muscles.
  • Receive tutor guidance on your fiction techniques.
  • Write, write and write!

10 October 2022

6 fortnights – LIVE

$595

Bookings close soon

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Short Story Essentials

  • Learn the secrets of compelling short fiction.
  • Create a gripping narrative with great pace.
  • Receive a personalised assessment on your 2500-word story!

12 October 2022

$395

Bookings close soon

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Food Writing

  • Learn how to break into the industry.
  • How to write delicious reviews and recipes.
  • Combine your love of food and writing.

17 October 2022

5 evenings – LIVE

$495

Bookings close soon

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Novel Writing Essentials

  • Write the first 20,000 words of your novel.
  • Become a stronger writer with group workshopping.
  • Give your opening chapters the best possible start.

Starts this week

10 weeks

$795

Bookings close soon

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Writing Young Adult Fiction

  • Understand the YA readership and characters.
  • Develop your unique voice and story structure.
  • Receive expert feedback on your writing.

18 October 2022

5 evenings – LIVE

$495


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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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