Podcast – Jennie Dunham

Today’s episode showcases literary agent Jennie Dunham, founder of Dunham Literary Inc. Jennie shares insight on what agents do, what they don’t do, and how to prepare for working with an agent.

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.

Wondering what an agent really does and what they’re really looking for? Jennie Dunham’s here to give you The Agent’s Perspective.

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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 the full presentation: “The Literary Agent: A Bridge Between Your Books and Your Career.”

Check out the details on the Picture Book Summit Teachable site HERE.