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About
A native Tennessean and first-generation college student, Michael Marberry earned his PhD in English - Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, where he studied Poetry & Film, Comics & Comics Theory, and Horror Literature.
In addition to his PhD work, Michael has earned an MFA from The Ohio State University, an MA from The University of Alabama, and a BA from Lipscomb University. His research interests include poetry, film, comics, video games, sports, horror, and food/beer. He has two poetry manuscripts currently under construction and revision.
Michael is the 2017-2019 Creative Writing Fellow in Poetry at Emory University.
Poetry appearing in journals like The Believer, The New Republic, Diagram, West Branch, Waxwing, and elsewhere and anthologies like The Pushcart Prize Anthology and Best of the Net. Two-time National Poetry Series finalist.
Experienced instructor of 20+ college courses, including creative writing, comics, film, business and tech writing, American and British literature, and composition and argumentation. Committed to student success.
Former staff-member at publications like Black Warrior Review, The Journal, Third Coast, and Nightjar Review. Experience reading for book, journal, and anthology contests.
Former Coordinator for the Poets-in-Print Reading Series, Assistant Coordinator of WMU Creative Writing, and Curriculum Development Coordinator for the WMU Writing Center.