What people say about our writing courses:
"I’ve just been offered my first contract, a four-book deal with Omnibus Press ... Big thanks to you, Valerie, for the Sydney Writers' Centre, to Pamela for her course and to Geoff for reading my proposal. Thanks!"
- Mitch Lewis
"I just wanted to send Cathie, Valerie and the team a VERY BIG THANK YOU for coaching me in our online Creative Writing course. The information I received during the course has been invaluable and gave me the tools I needed to become one of the 28 winning co-writers of James Patterson’s Chain Thriller AirBorne.
"I still cannot believe the news… but as I have had emails from Random House and my name has been posted on Facebook, I had better get my head around it!"
- Kylie Williams
“Thank you to Valerie for her ongoing support and straight to the point honesty. Having competed school and university, and had numerous teachers, Valerie has been one of the very best.”
- Tatyana Leonov
"Fantastic. Very intense! No-nonsense, thorough and clear. The best writing course out there."
- Eden Riley
"Each night I left having learnt something new and of value to my writing."
- David Nunn
"I completed Valerie's online course in November 2008. By Christmas, I had secured my first freelance writing job! I was completely amazed at how quickly it all happened. Without Valerie's support and encouragement and of course the user-friendly online course, I would never have had the confidence to apply for this ongoing freelance writing position. If you follow Valerie's expert advice you really can't go wrong."
- Jo Harris
"I am now writing everyday and really experiencing the beauty of the creative process, the difference for me feels nothing short of amazing."
- Imogen Bailey
“Excellent presenter who tailored course to participants' needs. 3 AHA! moments made it worth the fee alone. The take-home course notes and style guide are an excellent ongoing resource.”
- Claire O’Connor
"I would unreservedly recommend it to anyone seeking to take their writing from ideas to creating stories."
- Ben Dalrymple
"Without going to the self publishing workshop we would have been lost. It gave us a road map to publish our book How to Grow Your Business by Taking 3 Months Off."
- Louise Woodbury and William de Ora
"Taking Judy Skatssoon's Feature Writing course was a great investment. Not only did Judy pass on great tips for writing features, but her enthusiasm encouraged me to pursue work as a freelance writer. Since taking her course I have been published in the Australian Associated Press and Canberra Times and can't stop writing."
- Allison Garoza
there's room for another children's book hero!
You'll learn how to create one at the course:
Writing Books for Children and Young Adults.
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magazines and newspapers. Whether you want
to write about cars, business, health or
relationships – you’ll learn how here.
writing genius! You know you have a book in you –
but our creative writing course will show you how
to make it a great book.
impression. Follow our simple guidelines on how
to turn your business writing into clear, concise communication.
polished and professional? In one day, you'll
learn skills that will transform your writing and
help you write documents and proposals.
finish that short story that's been sitting on your
hard drive! Your writing will come alive - Creative
Writing Stage 2 will help you make it happen.
there's room for another children's book hero!
You'll learn how to create one at the course:
Writing Books for Children and Young Adults.
publishers with your book idea. Don't know how
to write book proposal? It's not rocket science,
we'll show you how.
and order a cocktail at the pool bar. You’ll
discover what it takes to be a travel writer at
this jam-packed seminar.
We'll show you the easy way to turn clumsy writing
into gold at our Editing Essentials seminar.
and take our online courses. It's just like the real
thing but in a virtual classroom!
exclusive movie tickets, theatre premieres and
other amazing literary experiences.
provides expert guidance in your writing career and feedback on your work. Valerie mentors a select number of aspiring writers.
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