Events

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

DECEMBER 2025

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (December 29, 2025)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking on The 100k Word Threshold: Novel Lengths.
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/14142349 (event is open to the public)

JANUARY 2026

Orange County Library System Writers Conference (January 24-25, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking on the Ask the Agents panel.
Register here: https://ocls.org/ocls-writers-conference (event is open to the public)

Catholic Writers Guild Online Conference (Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking on AI Language in Traditional Publishing Contracts and Why Agents and Editors Are Saying No to Your Work. She will also take pitches.
Register here: https://www.catholicwritersguild.org/online-conference

FEBRUARY 2026

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (February 1, 2026)
Lee Melillo will be speaking on "Personalizing Your Query Letters to Get an Agent’s Attention"
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15090803 (event is open to the public)

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (February 16, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking on "Publishing is a Team Effort"
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/14890452 (event is open to the public)

MARCH 2026

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (March 2, 2026)
Lee Melillo will be speaking on "Publishing Journey: From Getting Agented to Publication"
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15090864 (event is open to the public)

2026 Connecticut Writers Conference (March 27, 2026)
Lee Melillo will attend in-person to hear pitches.
Register here: https://connecticutwritingworkshop.com/registration-and-pricing/

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (March 30, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking on Are Writing Contests Worth Entering?
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/14890514 (event is open to the public)

APRIL 2026

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (April 19, 2026)
Lee Melillo will be speaking on "Choosing a Literary Agent"
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/15090937 (event is open to the public)

Orange County Library System Online Workshop (April 20, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking on When a Book Dies on Submission.
Register here: https://attend.ocls.org/event/14890741 (event is open to the public)

SCBWI Eastern PA Annual Pocono Retreat (April 25-26, 2026)
Jennie Dunham and Anjanette Barr will serve as faculty.
Learn more here: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/upcoming-events

SEPTEMBER 2026

WriterCon Oklahoma City (SEPT 4th - SEPT 7th, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will speak and hear pitches.
Register here: https://writercon.com (edited) 

How to Invite a Dunham Lit Agent to Your Event

To inquire about scheduling Jennie Dunham, Anjanette Barr, or Lee Melillo 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.