The Literary Agent
A Bridge Between Your Books and Your Career
You’ve got an agent! Now what? Most writers are surprised to find that there’s a lot more work to do between author and agent before landing a publishing contract, as well as after a book is published. Jennie Dunham of Dunham Literary, Inc. takes you behind the scenes of a literary agency to reveal insights into the partnership between agent and author, and by extension, agent and editor, and author and marketplace.
In this 50-minute presentation, Jennie shares her day in the life of an agent and what agents are looking for in picture book submissions.
"Jennie
Dunham was fabulous at putting together what
her day and life looks like. We love being able to know some truths
about the industry." - Deb B.
"I'm getting ready to start querying in the next few months, so
Jennie
Dunham's workshop gave me timely advice. She
answered every question a person could possibly have about agents. And
even some questions I didn't know I had.
" - Stephanie G.
Your Instructor
Jennie Dunham has been a literary agent since 1992 and founded Dunham Literary, Inc. in 2000. She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Her clients’ books have appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers lists and have won numerous awards including: New York Times Best Illustrated Book, The Schneider Family Award, Boston Globe Horn Book Honor, and Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist.
Course Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
"Jenny
told the agent story in such an honest and
forthright manner. It cleared up a lot of my misunderstandings."
- Charlotte H.