Michael Marberry
Writer / Teacher

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About

Author Bio

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.

Writing

Journals & Anthologies

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Blog

Thoughts on Film, Television, Etc.