Writing – Kendall Dunkelberg

Yet Another Writer Scam: Fake PGH Book Fest

Another scam targeting writers, this tiem from someone claiming to represent the PGH Book Fest.

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 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.

How I revised, A Writer’s Craft

Now that the second edition of A Writer’s Craft has been sent to my editor at Bloomsbury, I reflect on the semester-long process of revising.

Thanks, Fake Elena Ferrante

It was nice to get such a complimentary email about my work, at least until I started to question whether it was legit. It seems I’m not the only writer to get suspicious praise from the mysterious Elena Ferrante.