Institute of Children's Literature offers unique, one-on-one instruction to help aspiring writers achieve their goals. We are driven by our students’ success.

Our Mission

Institute of Children's Literatures' 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 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.

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.

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.