Institute for Writers offers unique, one-on-one instruction to help aspiring writers achieve their goals. We are driven by our students’ success.
Our Mission
Institute for Writer’s mission is to empower students to achieve their writing goals through quality, affordable, and one-on-one distance education courses in preparation for today’s publishing marketplace.
Our Philosophy
We believe that everyone has a story to tell. Whether you are an aspiring writer or looking to improve your craft, our time-tested materials and one-on-one method of teaching provides the opportunity for you and your instructor to develop your own way of working together—to help you achieve your writing goals.
One-on-one Instruction
Writing is one thing. Teaching writing is another. Our instructors are pros at both.
All of our instructors are published writers or professional editors trained to be your personal guide from your first assignment until you graduate—a true mentor. Personal instruction of this quality and intensity is rare and extraordinarily effective.
Our Credentials
Institute for Writers is approved as a private business and trade school in the State of Delaware. College credit is available from Charter Oak State College for the successful completion of the Institute of Children’s Literature and the Institute For Writers courses.
We love to see our students succeed and we work hard to maintain a positive reputation in the higher education, writing, and publishing industries.
Read some of our students and graduates success stories on our Winners Circle page!
President's Message
Welcome to the Institute! On behalf of our Administration, Instructors and Staff, I would like to thank you for pursuing your writing goals with us.
This catalog includes information on our course offerings, policies, student services, and more. Based on our dedicated instructors and their decades of experience, I am confident that you will achieve your writing goals. Whether you are a first-time or returning student looking to start a new endeavor or expand your skill set, our one-on-one instruction and time-tested curriculum fosters a positive learning environment.
For more than a half a century, the Institute has been serving our students and the writing community. We excel in meeting you where you are and providing the knowledge, tools, and support you need to understand today’s publishing market.
I encourage you to work together with your personal mentor and our dedicated student service team to achieve your writing goals. We know that the courses provided offer the most current information on today’s publishing standards.
If you have read this far, thanks for staying with my message. It is difficult to condense my excitement about the Institute into a couple of paragraphs. Whether you are interested in improving your writing skills for personal or professional reasons, your success is our goal.
- Kevin J. McCloskey
President, Institute for Writers
Core Values
Accountability
We set measurable goals and are accountable to our students, and to each other, for our actions, performance, and results.
Integrity
We operate with integrity, act ethically, and treat our colleagues and our students with dignity and respect. We expect and endorse that value in others.
Passion
We strive to make a difference in people’s lives and want to help our students, instructors and staff members realize their individual potential.
Teamwork
We believe collaboration and communication among students, instructors, and staff are essential to achieving positive outcomes for students and our company.
Excellence
We strive to uphold high standards in student experience, student support, and course outcomes and are continually seeking ways to improve in each of these areas.
