RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER WRITING
STAGE 1

“The entire course was so enjoyable that it is difficult to pin-point one particular aspect - Sue made us all feel so comfortable and created a relaxed and open atmosphere that it would have been almost impossible to experience anything other than enjoyment. Because writing is a huge passion in my life, every topic we covered more than held my interest - but the way in which Sue delivered the information enhanced this experience. Fantastic!

"There is honestly not one tiny bit of negative or constructive criticism I could give on Sue. She created a warm space from the very second we opened, making sure everyone felt comfortable to speak up and be heard - right to the very close of the weekend. No-one's opinion, comment or thought was more or less important than anyone else's. No matter what part of the writing journey the participant was on, Sue treated each and every one of us with the same level of respect. I would definitely do another course with Sue. She made me feel more confident in terms of my ability to continue my writing journey, and helped me come away with much needed clarity on a number of grey areas.

"The Sydney Writers’ Centre is the perfect place for a writer of all levels to go – whether it be a friend wanting to know how to begin their career, or a professional working in the field who needs a bit of a refresher. I would also recommend signing up to their fabulous e-newsletters.”
- Diana Timmins

“The course was well structured and a good balance between theory and practice. Marina's experience and stories added so much relevance and current knowledge to the course. The pace was good and the handouts and examples were very interesting and useful. Marina was fabulous. Relevant, engaging, encouraging and an enormous amount of experience to share with us. She'd be hard to beat as a presenter!”
- Betty O'Neill

“After a full day's work, the fact that I was fully engaged for the two hours of all 5 sessions is probably as strong a tribute as I can pay. Marina was very knowledgeable, and I found her conversational style of presentation kept me interested throughout. If you want a credible, experienced writer and editor to teach you how to write an article, when to write it, and who to write it for, you should attend this course.”
- Brian Byrne

“Being surrounded by motivated and like-minded people was inspiring and motivating. Sue was obviously very experienced as a writer and her personal input was invaluable.”
- Tracey Markos

“The presenter made the course enjoyable and I loved the really practical and useful information. Sue was really helpful, approachable and knowledgeable. She took the time to help us get the most out of the course material. It's a really professional set-up, teaching relevant material that really helps you reach your writing goals. I love the practical, real-world experience of the lecturers.”
- Nikola Ellis

“The advice was so practical and really interesting. The information and skills I learnt were invaluable and it's hard to believe so much content was fitted into just two days. I wish there had been more and the course was longer – it was just fantastic! Sue was a brilliant presenter, very friendly, and made the learning process really fun and easy. She had great examples for everything and made sure everything was fully covered and addressed. I would definitely recommend her. This course was really great, very practical and easy to understand with a great presenter who was passionate about her teaching topic.”
- Kirsten Hyam

"I was very impressed with the ease of signing up, the communication leading to the course start date, the course content, the ease of parking and the great location. It was so easy to attend classes and enjoy the content. Overall it had a very good vibe!”
- Marina Majeran

"The small class sizes gave us more personal attention and opportunity to chat with other classmates. Within a month of finishing the course, I had my first story printed as a full page spread in the Sun Herald! Since then, I have had further success with my stories getting picked up by a variety of other publications."
- Cindy Bingley-Pullin

"I've been signed on as a regular freelance contributor with the Herald Sun Home Magazine, something that has meant I am now freelancing four days a week! It has been an amazing few months since I finished the course and I have to say, none of this would have been possible without your incredible skill and advice. So, many thanks once again for such a fabulous course, it really has changed my life!"
- Penny Harrison

"You inspired and motivated me to believe that a freelance writing career is definitely possible. I am now a published writer! The first article I ever submitted was published in The Sydney Morning Herald. Now, a few months later, I am the web editor for mychildmagazine.com.au. Thank you for your ongoing support, inspiration and encouragement.

"Thanks again for all your enthusiasm. It really is my dream job and I am still pinching myself."
- Marija Castellari

"I now feel confident to approach editors with story ideas, knowing I'll be doing things right and not make a fool of myself by not following the unwritten 'rules'. I enjoyed the valuable real-life examples and insights from someone who's been there and done that."
- Micky Stuivenberg

"Just wanted to let you know Cosmo Bride magazine accepted my article, ‘8 Negotiating Tips Every Bride Needs to Know’! It is slated for publication and I've even been paid already. Woohoo! Thanks heaps for the wonderful practical information in the Magazine Writing course. It was not only amazingly useful for my future freelancing aspirations, but perfectly timed to help secure that Cosmo Bride gig. I'll definitely be doing more Sydney Writers' Centre courses in future!"
- Beck Doyle

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