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Our online, self-paced courses have been launching writers’ careers since 1969. Work with a published author and professional editor as your one-on-one mentor.
Together you’ll explore what inspires you, develop engaging characters, hook your reader with dynamic plots, conflicts, and resolutions, and discover (and learn to appreciate!) the art of constructive feedback & revision. You’ll transform your stories into sellable manuscripts. Think of our one-on-one method of instruction and time-tested curriculum as your launchpad—providing the structure, guidance, and support you need to stay focused on your craft and prepare your writing for today’s publishing marketplace.
Become a published author
As a student at the Institute, you’ll look beyond the end of your manuscript to the business of selling and publishing your work. Your instructor will teach you how the publishing industry works, help you navigate publication challenges that apply to your unique story, and will collaborate with you to fine-tune your manuscript to meet submission standards. You don’t have to do it alone! We’ll help you demystify the marketplace and rise to the challenge.
Where our students have been published
Choose The Course For You
Writing for Children & Teens
Create short stories & articles for magazines. Kickstart your children’s book—from PB to YA, your choice.
Assignments
10
TIME
220 hours/ 2 years
TUITION
$1,515 or $79/month
IDEAL FOR
Pre-published writers
Writing for Magazines
Write short stories & articles for the magazine market only.
Assignments
7
TIME
155 Hours / 12-18 Months
TUITION
$999 or $79/month
IDEAL FOR
Pre-published writers
Meet your instructor
Guides to great writing
Student Testimonials
Peter D’Hollander
ICL Graduate
Angelie Tumaghap Martzke
ICL Graduate
Shayna Kershaw
ICL Graduate
Writer’s Resources
Writing Contests
Fantasy novels are always popular with the young adult crowd. Introduce us to a teen and their not-so-ordinary world in our YA Fantasy First Pages Contest. Click here for contest details.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
After each writing contest, we hold a live workshop to announce the winners. The contest judge will reveal tips for writing in the contest genre and critique the winning entries sharing why they worked–and how they can be even better. Get notified of our next workshop here.
CRITIQUE SERVICE
Take your manuscript to the next level with an in-depth analysis by a publishing industry professional. View Critique Offerings Here.
WRITERS TOOLKIT
Free writing resources at your fingertips. Guides to help improve your writing. View all of our writers toolkit resources here.
NEWSLETTER
Weekly news & tips for upcoming writing contests, workshops, resources and more!
Want to write for adults?
Our sister school, Institute for Writers, offers online, self-paced, one-on-one mentorship for the adult’s market. Perfect for any writer looking to learn essential writing techniques, apply those techniques to their writing interest, and target their manuscripts to specific markets.
