Emma Zimmerman

Emma Zimmerman is a writer, journalist, and writing teacher. She is passionate about the power of the written word to spark change, foster connection, and build more resilient communities. Her journalism has appeared in publications that include Outside, Runner’s World, the Boston Globe, and the Maine Monitor. It has covered topics that range from environmental justice to gender, sexuality, race, reproductive justice, sports and the outdoors, and more. Her literary nonfiction has received various awards, including a “notable nonfiction” selection in the Best American Essays anthology. She has led creative writing workshops at NYU and Phillips Exeter Academy, and in partnership with various nonprofits. Her debut book, Body Songs: a memoir of Long Covid Recovery, is forthcoming from Penguin in 2026. When she’s not writing, Emma enjoys running in the woods, reading by the water, and exploring the outdoors with her sweet border collie mix.