The mission of the Institute for Writers is to empower students to achieve their writing goals through quality, affordable, and one-on-one distance education programs in preparation for today’s publishing marketplace. Our Institute of Children’s Literature was founded in 1969. Our school for adult writers, Institute for Writers (formerly Long Ridge Writers Group) opened in 1989. 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. Institute for Writers is approved as a private business and trade school in the State of Delaware and recommended for college credits by the Connecticut Board of Academic Awards. College credits are obtained from Charter Oak State College, which functions under the degree granting authority of the Connecticut Board.