The Loft Literary Center
Cristina Pippa is an experienced Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director at Missouri State University. Cristina is also a co-founder and editor at ManuFixed, a company specializing in editing and coaching for literary agents, film, and theater companies. With a background in playwriting, screenwriting, and teaching, Cristina has taught at various institutions including Buffalo State College, Inver Hills Community College, and Metropolitan State University. Cristina is also known for their work as a playwright for Stages Theatre Company and as a teaching artist and manuscript editor at The Loft Literary Center.
The Loft Literary Center
The Loft Literary Center is one of the nation's leading literary arts centers. The Loft advances the artistic development of writers, fosters a thriving literary community, and inspires a passion for literature. Our core values are that literature is essential, writing can be taught, inclusiveness is imperative, boldness brings excellence, community makes us strong, and wise management fuels our success.