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04.24.23 — 06.24.23
SCBWI Utah & Southern Idaho | Critique-a-Palooza
"The online event formerly known as The Great Critique is now Critique-a-Palooza! Sign up for a professional written critique from a kidlit agent, editor, or art director this May. Not only will you receive personalized feedback on your manuscripts or illustrations from experts in the field, you’ll also get the chance to directly query all twelve participating faculty members when the event concludes."
05.03.23
MICA | Portfolio review
Open to current Maryland Institute College of Arts students only
05.06.23
SCBWI Montana | Pitch panel
This event will feature the opportunity to receive a full novel critique from Lori!
06.12.23 – 06.16.23
Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers
08.19.23
SCBWI Iowa | Critique-a-Palooza
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Lori on Literary Rambles
Literary Rambles | Literary Agent Interview: Lori Steel Interview and Query Critique Giveaway
From the interview:
LS: "Remember that a persistent writer becomes a published author. Publishing is a long-game business. If you work on your craft, build community, and consistently create, you’ll find the right publishing path. And when you do, I will be cheering you on!"
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VCFA interviews Lori
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Writing for Children & Young Adults alumnx and literary agent Lori Steel has had a long career in all aspects of books—a career that eventually led her to being one of the three VCFA alumnx working at Raven Quill Literary Agency (RQLA). Formed in 2020 by founder Jacqui Lipton (’16), RQLA is an inclusive literary agency focused on acquiring projects from picture books up to young adult novels that “share new messages, create a sense of joy and wonder, and make a difference in the world.” . . .
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Sandra Nickel hosts Lori for What was on her...
Whatwason... | Interview by Sandra Nickel
Lori talks books, music, gardening, sales, road trips, and more!
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Lori sits down for a virtual coffee
EasternPennPoints | Interview by Jenny Krumrine
From the chat: "I gravitate toward authentic, voicy, setting-rich stories where the first lines grab me and won’t let go. Like any reader, I yearn to be immersed in a new world where I come away a little changed because I experienced a new place, situation, emotion, and/or connection with a character."
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