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.
Dunham Literary Upcoming Events:
https://futurescapes.ink/ September 15, 2023 LatinxPitch for kid lit Jennie Dunham and Anjanette Barr will be participating. Find more information here: https://latinxpitch.com
September 29-30, 2023 Alaska Writers Guild Annual Conference, Anchorage Alaska Anjanette Barr will be facilitating a workshop and breakout discussions, as well as offering critiques. Find more information here: https://www.alaskawritersguild.com/Conference
October 7-15, 2023 Storyteller Academy Jennie Dunham will be participating virtually. Find more information here: https://www.storytelleracademy.com
October 12-13, 2023 Women Writing the West Anjanette Barr will be hearing pitches virtually. Find more information here: https://www.womenwritingthewest.org
November 9-12, 2023 Futurescapes Fall Workshop Jennie Dunham will be participating virtually as faculty. Find more information here:https://futurescapes.ink
February 17-18, 2024 Blue Pen Writers' Conference Jennie Dunham and Anjanette Barr will give a joint presentation in person. Both Jennie and Anjanette will be hearing pitches and offering critiques. Find more information here: https://www.bluepenbooks.com/writers-conference
How to Invite A Dunham Literary 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:
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:
Writing Day Workshops
Catholic Writers Conference Online
Legend Fiction Convention
The Manuscript Academy
Anjanette is also available to sit on panels and hear pitches.