Another scam targeting writers, this tiem from someone claiming to represent the PGH Book Fest.
Author Archives: Kendall Dunkelberg
Another Bright Spot on a Rainy Day
A review of the reading I did with John Miller at Ernest and Hadley Books in Tuscaloosa this February provides another bright spot.
Two New Scams Targeting Writers
Actually, I’m not sure these scams are new, but they are new to me, and since people seem to be interested in this kind of thing, I’ll write about them. I’ve been super busy lately (hence, very few blog posts, sorry!) so my junk mailboxes have really piled up. Tonight I finally got ahead enoughContinue reading “Two New Scams Targeting Writers”
Thanks Again, Elena
Tonight, news reached me that my post about Fake Elena Ferrante got me mentioned in The Observer.
New Review of Tree Fall with Birdsong
How I happened upon a recent user review of my recent collection of poetry.
MFA Advice for Writers 2026, Pt 4 AI—Just Don’t
In which I discuss the cons of using AI in your MFA application. Just don’t, and this is why.
MFA Advice for Writers 2026, Pt 3 Magazines
Trying to learn more about an MFA program? Don’t overlook one of their main products, their literary magazine.
MFA Advice for Writers 2026, Pt 2 What are You Reading?
In this installment, I consider that intimidating and impossible list of what writers you’re reading that we all ask you to include.
MFA Advice for Writers 2026, Pt 1 #AWP26
Returning to writing advice for applicants to MFA programs in Creative Writing, I start with the benefits and challenges of attending #AWP26
Why all the Writer Scams Right Now?
In which I wonder about the dark forces that may be behind the rash of scams directed at writers and offer some thoughts on how to respond.
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