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) and 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!
History, Mystery and Magic
with bestselling author
Kate Forsyth
Starts Mon 10 October 2022
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Writing Workout
with editor and publisher Bernadette Foley
Starts Mon 10 October 2022
6 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Food Writing
with freelance food writer Carli Ratcliff
Starts Mon 17 October 2022
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Writing Young Adult Fiction
with award-winning author Pamela Freeman
Starts Tue 18 October 2022
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST
Furious Fiction
SPRING competition winner announcement
Wednesday 19 October
Profile Writing
with Australian author and feature writer David Leser
Starts Wed 2 November 2022
2 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Creative Writing
Weekend Workshop
with Nicole Hayes
Sat 12 and Sun 13 November 2022, 10am–4pm both days
Creative Writing Stage 1
Weekend Workshop
with Pamela Freeman
Sat 19 and Sun 20 November 2022, 10am–4pm both days
UX Writing
with digital content specialist and UX writer Carli Ratcliff
Starts Mon 21 November 2022
1 day 10am–4pm AEDT
Furious Fiction
FREE flash fiction competition
Starts Friday 2 Dec
55 hours. 500 words. 500 dollars
Life Writing
with Australia’s best-known memoir teacher Patti Miller
Starts Tue 17 January 2023
6 mornings 10am–12pm AEDT
Edit Your Novel
with fiction editor Cathie Tasker
Starts Tue 21 February 2023
6 month program
Crime and Thriller Writing
with world-class thriller writer L.A. Larkin
Starts Wed 15 March 2023
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEDT
Fantasy, Science Fiction
with award-winning author Pamela Freeman
Starts Mon 24 April 2023
5 evenings 6.30–8.30pm AEST