Marni Berger is a writer and teacher living in Portland, Maine.
Marni holds an MFA in writing from Columbia University and a BA in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic.
Marni's short story "Hurricane" appeared in The Carolina Quarterly 2020 summer issue and her short story "Edge of the Road with Lydia Jones" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize (Matador Review). Her short story “Waterside” appeared in Issue 96 of Glimmer Train. Marni's work has also appeared at Motherwell, Barnstorm, The Manifest-Station, The Common (online), The Days of Yore, The Millions, Lotus-Eater, COG Magazine, The Critical Flame, Drunk Monkeys, Wilderness House Literary Review, and Fringe Magazine. She has been a finalist or received honorable mention in nine Glimmer Train contests and one New Millennium Writings contest.
Marni's novel-in-progress, Love Will Make You Invincible, is a dark comedy about a mother and her precocious tween, who, refusing to believe his long-lost father has committed suicide, instead becomes convinced that his father is a citizen of a secret underwater village.
Marni has taught writing at Columbia University and Manhattanville College. She currently teaches writing at University of Southern Maine.
Student Testimonials
“Excellent, engaging instructor and person. Really enjoyed this class.”
~Columbia University Student, Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
“Fantastic, always willing to meet outside of class and recommend reading to help your own work.”
~Columbia University Student, Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
“She obviously loves to teach, wants her students to learn, and [is] very effective at controlling the classroom. She is aware of the sensitive nature of writing nonfiction and meets with each student after their submission to discuss their work. I learned so much this semester.”
~Columbia University Student, Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop