A “new” way to learn writing online or at home by correspondence

Home study—although established at Yale and the University of Chicago 100 years ago to make higher education more widely accessible—is today’s “new” way of learning.

It’s now called “distance education.” It has the flexibility that is needed in this fast-paced society. It enables you to learn at your own rate of progress, in your own home or when you travel, when you have the time.

For ambitious people with tight schedules, this is the new way to develop skills. It’s the way nearly 7,000,000 adults are learning right now!*

Writing is an ideal subject for distance education because the process is similar to the traditional author-editor relationship: Manuscripts are submitted online or by mail for review, comment, critique, and editorial direction, and then returned to the writer for revision and rewriting.

The men and women who created Breaking into Print are all thoroughgoing professionals, each with more than 35 years of successful writing, editing, and teaching experience—online, in classrooms, at writing workshops and conferences, and by correspondence learning.

Of these various techniques, online and correspondence study is the most effective way for today’s adults to learn how to write for publication. It offers you maximum flexibility and gives you full access to the professional skills of exceptional instructors on your schedule, in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

*SOURCES OF DATA: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COUNCIL, WASHINGTON, D.C.

Important information for students, teachers, and writers
College Credits  The Connecticut Board for State Academic Awards recommends that those who complete Breaking into Print be awarded seven college credits. You can obtain these college credits from Charter Oak State College—which functions as a credit-granting entity of the Connecticut Board—for a fee anytime after completion of the program. No matter where you live, Charter Oak will “transcript” these credits to any college, university, or school board you designate. Write to Long Ridge’s registrar for full details.

Tax Deductibility  Writers, teachers, and others whose business skills are enhanced by the writing techniques developed in our program may qualify for a tax deduction of our tuition. Consult your tax adviser to determine if you qualify.