Reading at small-town Mississippi bookstores is so much fun, no matter how many people are there.
Author Archives: Kendall Dunkelberg
Recent Developments on AI for Writers
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
Where in the World Is A Writer’s Craft?
Seeing where A Writer’s Craft has been sold leads to insights and confirms my plans as I work toward a second edition.
Advice for MFA Applicants
My response to Poets & Writers recent advice essays for MFA Applicants
Orpheus in Serbia
I add an anecdote to my Substack post about Staround’s performance of my poem “Orpheus” in Serbia.
Writers Resist AI with Human Interaction
Should you read this title as a statement or a command? Going on book tour has me thinking about how writers can engage readers through personal appearances, and how that promotes the value of human-generated writing to counter the influence of AI.
Thanks, Tennessee Williams: on the importance of blogging
Finding an old post about the Tennessee Williams Tribute, leads me to a realization about the value of blogging (or journaling).
How to Read a Book of Poems
Several times at readings for Tree Fall with Birdsong, the question has come up: Is there a right way to read a poetry book? Here is my answer.
July Update: Book Events and Interview
This is a quick post to let people know how my July is going. I’ve had a great time in Iowa at three book events in Osage, Charles City, and Mason City. I got to know the owners of two local bookstores, Prologue Books and Wine and Three Bells Books, which were new to me,Continue reading “July Update: Book Events and Interview”
Heading Back to Iowa
I’m headed back to Iowa for traditional summer treats like parades, ice cream, and rhubarb pie, plus three poetry readings!
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