Since 1989, the Long Ridge Writers Group and its customized method of instruction has been successfully preparing our students for the marketplace. In 2015 we moved from our old home in West Redding CT to our new headquarters in Madison, CT. As the last moving truck pulled away from Long Ridge Road last summer, we realized that we needed a new name to reflect our exciting and expanded mission: Ins
titute For Writers. We’ve put an incredible amount of thought into enhancing all our services in order to provide continuous support as our graduates move through their careers as writers. The dedication of our student services staff. Our expert faculty has not changed. While we’re always reviewing and improving our programs, our unique, pioneering method of one-to-one instruction has definitely not changed. Long Ridge Writers Group has taught tens of thousands of aspiring authors how to find their own writing niche--and how to break into print. We welcome you! Learn how to write both adult fiction and nonfiction in our writing course called Breaking into Print™. Our instructors are professional writers and editors who develop teaching plans for your individual needs and goals. If you are a graduate of Breaking Into Print, contact us for information on our graduate level courses. Official State Educational Approval
Our courses, as well as our organization, its business practices, and our educational program, are approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education, which is the authority that licenses all proprietary schools, technical institutes, junior colleges, colleges, and universities in the state of Connecticut, including Yale and the University of Connecticut. High Satisfaction Ratings
Of 1,400 colleges and universities surveyed over several years by U.S. News & World Report magazine, the highest-ranking institution, in terms of student satisfaction, scored 73%. By comparison, 89.7% of those who completed our program report that they were “very satisfied”; 98% “would do it all over again”; and 97.7% “would recommend our program to a good friend.”
100% Money-back Satisfaction Guarantee
We are dedicated to your complete satisfaction; however, if you are not satisfied that you have become a better writer and learned how to market your writing to editors and publishers, as a result of completing our program, simply request a refund within 60 days of the date on your diploma and you will get back every penny you’ve paid. You Earn College Credits
The Connecticut Board for State Academic Awards recommends that students who complete our program be awarded seven college credits. No matter where you live, these credits may be obtained from Charter Oak State College, which functions under the degree-granting authority of the Connecticut Board. You can have these credits submitted on a Charter Oak transcript to any college or university. (If you are a teacher, your transcript will be sent to your school board, at your request.) Professional Faculty
All of our instructors are highly professional published writers or editors whom we have trained to teach our program. They have written more than 20,000 stories and articles that have appeared in a wide range of national magazines and newspapers, and on the Internet. They have published over 900 books. Personal One-on-One Instruction
Each student is assigned to his or her own personal instructor and they work together, one-on-one, for the duration of the course. This tutorial technique has been used exclusively because it has proved to be the most effective method ever developed to teach people how to write for publication. Verification from Our Students
Hundreds of current and former students in the U.S. and Canada have volunteered to give new applicants the benefit of their experience in the program. If you pass our test, just ask us for the names and addresses of students in your area you may contact. Student Success
On average, more than 300 of our students, including those who have completed our course, are published every year. Expert Consultation
Our Student Counselors are available four days a week to answer your questions about any aspect of the program, the textbooks and teaching materials, and your assignments. Better Business Bureau
Institute for Writers is an Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau and adheres to its guiding principles. For a complete, free report, visit bbb.org/search. Admission Eligibility
Since our founding in 1989, we have followed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Guides for Private Vocational and Home Study Schools without exception: Only those applicants who pass our Writing Test are eligible to enroll in our course.
