Kimberly Bunker is an award-winning writer based in Rochester, New York, and Lima, Peru.
With more than 15 years of professional writing experience, Kimberly has published award-winning fiction in top literary outlets such as Glimmer Train and American Short Fiction, co-written nonfiction books, and collaborated on an award-winning film. She has signed with major New York literary agents both for her own work and on behalf of clients.
Drawing on her background in psychology, Kimberly brings a deep understanding of human behavior and motivation to her writing and collaborations, helping clients uncover the emotional truths that make their stories resonate.
She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, and a BA in English and Music from the University of Notre Dame. She has taught writing at St. Joseph’s College, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Brockport, and guest-lectured at universities nationwide.
She has lived everywhere from New York City to the Amazon rainforest, and those experiences have given her a wide-ranging perspective, cultural fluency, and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
Her clients describe the process as clarifying, creative, transformative, and fun: a collaboration that uncovers the most authentic, authoritative, and engaging version of their story, and sparks some unexpected self-discovery along the way.
When you work with Kimberly, you’ll receive a step-by-step road map with clear deliverables resulting in not only a finished book but a journey of discovery and growth.
“I am currently co-writing a book with Kimberly and it’s one of my favorite projects I’ve ever worked on. Her vision, imagination, and eye for emotional truth is truly unparalleled. I look forward to our sessions every week and I’m beyond happy with the writing we’ve done.“
~ Client working with Kimberly on a fantasy novel
Kimberly Bunker, MFA 