Kendall Dunkelberg
@kdunkelberg.bsky.social
Poet & Professor
Director of MFA in Creative Writing Mississippi University for Women
Author of Tree Fall with Birdsong, Fernwood Press, 2025
Barrier Island Suite, and A Writer’s Craft.
Alumnus of Knox College, Univ. of Texas at Austin
Director of MFA in Creative Writing Mississippi University for Women
Author of Tree Fall with Birdsong, Fernwood Press, 2025
Barrier Island Suite, and A Writer’s Craft.
Alumnus of Knox College, Univ. of Texas at Austin
MFA Advice for Writers 2026, Pt 1 #AWP26f="/hashtag/AWP26" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AWP26
Returning to writing advice for applicants to MFA programs in Creative Writing, I start with the benefits and challenges of attending #AWP26
Returning to writing advice for applicants to MFA programs in Creative Writing, I start with the benefits and challenges of attending #AWP26
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
kendalldunkelberg.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
MFA Advice for Writers 2026, Pt 1 #AWP26f="/hashtag/AWP26" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AWP26
Returning to writing advice for applicants to MFA programs in Creative Writing, I start with the benefits and challenges of attending #AWP26
Returning to writing advice for applicants to MFA programs in Creative Writing, I start with the benefits and challenges of attending #AWP26
Check out the lovely flyer @enhbooks.bsky.social created for the Poetry Double Feature with me and John Smith. RSVP today ernestandhadleybooks.com/event/2026-0...
January 31, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Check out the lovely flyer @enhbooks.bsky.social created for the Poetry Double Feature with me and John Smith. RSVP today ernestandhadleybooks.com/event/2026-0...
I'm looking forward to reading next month with John Miller at Ernest and Hadley Booksellers in Tuscaloosa. Two Fernwood Press poets in one reading. @fernpub.bsky.social @enhbooks.bsky.social @johnmilleredu.bsky.social #tuscaloosa #poetryreading
January 26, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I'm looking forward to reading next month with John Miller at Ernest and Hadley Booksellers in Tuscaloosa. Two Fernwood Press poets in one reading. @fernpub.bsky.social @enhbooks.bsky.social @johnmilleredu.bsky.social #tuscaloosa #poetryreading
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.
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.
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.
kendalldunkelberg.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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.
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.
My poem "Birdsong" from Tree Fall with Birdsong is today's featured poem at Fernwood Press, but you have to sign up for their free daily poem email newsletter to see it. Each day you get a poem. Why not? #poetry #newsletter @fernpub.bsky.social www.fernwoodpress.com
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we looked upon a world unknown
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January 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
My poem "Birdsong" from Tree Fall with Birdsong is today's featured poem at Fernwood Press, but you have to sign up for their free daily poem email newsletter to see it. Each day you get a poem. Why not? #poetry #newsletter @fernpub.bsky.social www.fernwoodpress.com
As much as I love Starter Packs, long before those, Bluesky had Lists. I started one on #litmags and continue to add to it periodically. You can pin a list (even mine) and see what gets posted by member accounts. Just added @halseyreader.bsky.social today. bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
As much as I love Starter Packs, long before those, Bluesky had Lists. I started one on #litmags and continue to add to it periodically. You can pin a list (even mine) and see what gets posted by member accounts. Just added @halseyreader.bsky.social today. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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.
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.
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.
kendalldunkelberg.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
kendalldunkelberg.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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.
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.
The manuscript and all files for A Writer's Craft 2nd Edition have been emailed to my editor at Bloomsbury Academic. I guess that means my sabbatical is truly over. Let the semester and the editing/indexing/etc. begin! @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social #AWritersCraft #creativewriting #textbook
January 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The manuscript and all files for A Writer's Craft 2nd Edition have been emailed to my editor at Bloomsbury Academic. I guess that means my sabbatical is truly over. Let the semester and the editing/indexing/etc. begin! @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social #AWritersCraft #creativewriting #textbook
Teachers: I'm getting ready to send off the ms for A Writer's Craft, 2nd Edition to Bloomsbury. If you use the first edition and would like to be invited to endorse the second, please direct message me by January 10 with your name, email, and university.
January 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Teachers: I'm getting ready to send off the ms for A Writer's Craft, 2nd Edition to Bloomsbury. If you use the first edition and would like to be invited to endorse the second, please direct message me by January 10 with your name, email, and university.
Reposted by Kendall Dunkelberg
Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams were featured with other creatives on this year’s float. #writers #mississippi
The 2025 Rose Parade featured a Mississippi-themed float courtesy of Visit Mississippi, the state's tourism board. This commercial aired on TV during the parade; it includes images from Living Blues contributing photographer Bill Steber, and is narrated by Cassandra Wilson.
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The Birthplace of America's Music
YouTube video by VisitMississippi
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January 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams were featured with other creatives on this year’s float. #writers #mississippi
Reposted by Kendall Dunkelberg
Happy New Year to all the #poets and #poetrylovers and #prospectivepoetrylovers (everybody else) out there! Let's make poetry in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Happy New Year to all the #poets and #poetrylovers and #prospectivepoetrylovers (everybody else) out there! Let's make poetry in 2026!
Thanks to the folks in North Iowa who bought 5 of my books (Tree Fall with Birdsong and Time Capsules) at Three Bells books in Mason City this season. #northiowa #poetrybooks
December 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thanks to the folks in North Iowa who bought 5 of my books (Tree Fall with Birdsong and Time Capsules) at Three Bells books in Mason City this season. #northiowa #poetrybooks
One part of my job I didn't give up while on sabbatical this semester was editing Poetry South. Check out all the great poets I got to be in conversation with. #poetrymag #litmag #poetry
Issue 17 is here! #poetry #litmag
So many wonderful poets brought together, we can't wait for you to see! Order yours at poetrysouth.submittable.com
So many wonderful poets brought together, we can't wait for you to see! Order yours at poetrysouth.submittable.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
One part of my job I didn't give up while on sabbatical this semester was editing Poetry South. Check out all the great poets I got to be in conversation with. #poetrymag #litmag #poetry
It’s been a busy time! See what’s happened in the first six months of Tree Fall with Birdsong, including how to find your BookScan sales figures at Amazon’s Authorcentral.
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Tree Fall with Birdsong after 6 Months
How's my little book of poems doing after six months out in the world?
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December 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It’s been a busy time! See what’s happened in the first six months of Tree Fall with Birdsong, including how to find your BookScan sales figures at Amazon’s Authorcentral.
open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...
Goodbye Oleada, Hello Ola, Subfolio, & Dapple
An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
Goodbye Oleada, Hello Ola, Subfolio, & Dapple
An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
kendalldunkelberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Goodbye Oleada, Hello Ola, Subfolio, & Dapple
An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
Wrangling Walmart Customer Service
Every now and then, I use this blog to post a rant about customer service or tech issues. Since I've just spent a good 30 minutes on a chat with Walmart, I thought it might be good to relate my experience here, so apologies in advance for the rant. I hope it…
Every now and then, I use this blog to post a rant about customer service or tech issues. Since I've just spent a good 30 minutes on a chat with Walmart, I thought it might be good to relate my experience here, so apologies in advance for the rant. I hope it…
Wrangling Walmart Customer Service
Every now and then, I use this blog to post a rant about customer service or tech issues. Since I've just spent a good 30 minutes on a chat with Walmart, I thought it might be good to relate my experience here, so apologies in advance for the rant. I hope it might help someone else in a similar situation.
kendalldunkelberg.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wrangling Walmart Customer Service
Every now and then, I use this blog to post a rant about customer service or tech issues. Since I've just spent a good 30 minutes on a chat with Walmart, I thought it might be good to relate my experience here, so apologies in advance for the rant. I hope it…
Every now and then, I use this blog to post a rant about customer service or tech issues. Since I've just spent a good 30 minutes on a chat with Walmart, I thought it might be good to relate my experience here, so apologies in advance for the rant. I hope it…
Looking for a great deal on Tree Fall with Birdsong. @bookshop.org has free shipping all day today for #cybermonday! #poetry
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December 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Looking for a great deal on Tree Fall with Birdsong. @bookshop.org has free shipping all day today for #cybermonday! #poetry
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bookshop.org/beta-search?...
Reposted by Kendall Dunkelberg
We always love announcing our Pushcart Prize nominees, though it's always a challenge to make our final choices. Congratulations and best of luck to our six nominees! @pushcartprize.bsky.social #pushcartnominees
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
We always love announcing our Pushcart Prize nominees, though it's always a challenge to make our final choices. Congratulations and best of luck to our six nominees! @pushcartprize.bsky.social #pushcartnominees
Pay to Give Away
How I learned that GoodReads has changed their give-away policy since the last time I did one.
How I learned that GoodReads has changed their give-away policy since the last time I did one.
Pay to Give Away
How I learned that GoodReads has changed their give-away policy since the last time I did one.
kendalldunkelberg.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Pay to Give Away
How I learned that GoodReads has changed their give-away policy since the last time I did one.
How I learned that GoodReads has changed their give-away policy since the last time I did one.
Reposted by Kendall Dunkelberg
We're proud to preview the cover for Issue 17! Poets are reviewing their proofs and soon it will be off to the printer. Order your copy today or send us poems for Issue 18. We are all caught up on submissions and want to start reading again! #submissions #poetry #magazine
poetrysouth.submittable.com
poetrysouth.submittable.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
We're proud to preview the cover for Issue 17! Poets are reviewing their proofs and soon it will be off to the printer. Order your copy today or send us poems for Issue 18. We are all caught up on submissions and want to start reading again! #submissions #poetry #magazine
poetrysouth.submittable.com
poetrysouth.submittable.com
South Mississippi Folks, this Saturday, I'll be in Hattiesburg at The Author Shoppe for a reading/signing for Tree Fall with Birdsong, starting at 2pm. See you, Nov. 15! #mississippi #poetry #reading
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
South Mississippi Folks, this Saturday, I'll be in Hattiesburg at The Author Shoppe for a reading/signing for Tree Fall with Birdsong, starting at 2pm. See you, Nov. 15! #mississippi #poetry #reading
Heading to Brandon MS this afternoon for Writer’s Flow at the public library. There’s nothing lovelier than a drive on a fall afternoon with meeting a group of writers as the destination. Support your local library; invite a writer!
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Heading to Brandon MS this afternoon for Writer’s Flow at the public library. There’s nothing lovelier than a drive on a fall afternoon with meeting a group of writers as the destination. Support your local library; invite a writer!
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more like a hybrid press. The press claimed they have changed their terms, which may in fact be the case.
kendalldunkelberg.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Why I Bailed on a Book Deal
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…
[Note: I have removed the name of the press on request. I originally took down the post, but am restoring it because the information may still be helpful to those consicering book contracts, esp. from publishers who claim to be traditional publishers but operate more…