While Dunham Literary is not open for walk-ins or appointments, we do attend conferences and other events as visiting faculty where we lead workshops and offer critique sessions. Below is a list of events where Dunham Literary agents will appear, as well as information on how to book us for your interviews, conferences, classes, etc.
Upcoming Events
WriterCon 2026 (Sept. 4-7, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be hearing pitches virtually.
Learn more here: https://writercon.com
Orange County Library System Workshop (September 14, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking virtually about Writing Engaging and Effective Query Letters.
Register (open to the public) here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16660868
Austin SCBWI Conference (Sept. 28-30, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be hearing pitches virtually.
Learn more here: https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-austin-scbwi-conference/register-info
Orange County Library System Workshop (October 6, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking virtually about Unexpected Ways AI Can Impact Your Writing Career.
Register (open to the public) here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/16632866
Women Writing the West Conference, Phoenix AZ (October 15-17, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be attending in person and hearing pitches.
Learn more here: https://www.womenwritingthewest.org/conference/
How to Invite a Dunham Lit Agent to Your Event
To inquire about scheduling Jennie Dunham or Anjanette Barr to speak at your conference, hear pitches, teach a workshop, participate in a panel, answer questions for an interview, etc. Please send an email to dunhamlit(at)gmail(dot)com.(Note: this format has been altered in an attempt to reduce spam. Please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with a period when sending.)
Presentations You Can Book
Jennie Dunham to Give
Query Letters: Your First Step in the Business of Getting Published
Literary Agents: A Behind the Scenes Look at a Day in the Life of an Agent
Social Media, Marketing, and Branding
The Language of Publishing
The Literary Agent: A Bridge Between Your Books and Your Career
Crisis and Conflict: The Middle of Your Manuscript
Crafting Your Pitch to Sell Your Story
Revision Roundtable
Below is a sample list of past events Jennie has participated in:
SCBWI workshops and critiques
Washington Writer's Conference
Inked Voices - Picture Book Revise and Resubmit Workshop
The Writers Hotel - Faculty at the Summer Fiction Workshop and "Mini MFA"
Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children's Literature - Judge since 2001
12x12 Picture Book Challenge - Featured Agent
Please inquire about the other publishing topics Jennie can speak on to explore the possibility of Jennie creating a presentation for your specific event.
Presentations You Can Book
Anjanette Barr to Give
The 100k Word Threshold: Novel Lengths
Understanding the Basics of Author Contracts
Different Types of Editing and Who Needs Them
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
Demystifying Literary Representation
Building Your Author Brand
Identifying Genre and Age Category
Perfecting Your Synopsis/Pitch
Below is a sample list of past events Anjanette has participated in:
Willamette Writers Conference
Alaska Writers Guild Conference
SCBWI Workshops, Conferences, and Retreats
Women Writing the West
Orange County Library Writing Workshops
Writing Day Workshops
Catholic Writers Conference Online
Legend Fiction Convention
The Manuscript Academy
Anjanette enjoys judging contests, offering critiques, and participating in panels and interviews. She is a confident public speaker and would be happy to fill in on short notice on assigned or original topics.