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
MAY 2026
Alaska Writers Guild Workshop (May 30th, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking virtually about Paths to Publishing.
Register (open to the public) here: https://alaskawritersguild.com/event-6669181
JUNE 2026
The Writer’s Hotel (June 27, 2026)
Jennie Dunham will be taking virtual pitches
https://www.writershotel.com/
JULY 2026
Hollins University (July 7, 2026)
Jennie Dunham will be giving a virtual presentation.
Confluence Conference (July 25, 2026)
Jennie Dunham will be taking virtual pitches
https://confluence-sff.org/
56th Annual Willamette Writers Conference (July 31-August 2, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be speaking virtually on the topic of entering writing contests.
Learn more here: https://willamettewriters.org/programs/conference/
WriterCon 2026 (Sept. 4th-7th, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be hearing pitches virtually.
Learn more here: https://writercon.com
Austin SCBWI Conference (Sept. 28th-30th, 2026)
Anjanette Barr will be hearing pitches virtually.
Learn more here: https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-austin-scbwi-conference/register-info
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, 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
Presentations You Can Book
Lee Melillo to Give
The Trad-Pub Journey: From Getting Agented to Pub Day
Choosing a Literary Agent: When You Have Multiple Offers
Lee has been a guest agent or speaker at various events, including: the Mountainview MFA Alumni Retreat, SBCWI, Writing Day Workshops, PocketMFA, and more.