Emily Teresa writes stories for misfits and monster-lovers, exploring sexuality, hidden histories, and the full spectrum of human emotion to help outcasts see themselves reflected in literature.
ABOUT EMILY TERESA
Emily Teresa writes stories for misfits, monster lovers, and anyone who has ever felt like they don’t quite belong. She is currently in her second year at Ringling College of Art and Design, pursuing a BFA in Creative Writing. Her work explores identity, overlooked histories, and the full spectrum of human emotion.
Her mission is simple. Fill the gaps in representation. Everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in literature, especially those who have been marginalized or overlooked. Through picture books, screenplays, and genre fiction, Emily gives voice to the unconventional and builds bridges of empathy for readers navigating their own stories.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & EXPERIENCE
Published Author: Debut story “Synthesize” forthcoming in Blood+Honey anthology
Editorial Board Member: SHIFT Literary Magazine (evaluated 600+ submissions, 2026)
SGA Creative Writing Senator: Ringling College of Art and Design
Theater Director: Ringling Theater Club, writing and directing original one-act productions
Technical Training: TV Media & Theatrical Arts Production, Nashoba Technical High School
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
GET TO KNOW EMILY
Current obsession: The band Sleep Token
Writing fuel: Black coffee and a need to learn more
Influences: Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley (and in general anything gothic), my parents who keep pushing me to reach for a brighter future, and my sister who allows me to have a totally healthy sister rivalry.
Random bragging rights: She has a 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health OSHA Certification and a YouTube Copyright Certification. Both were mandatory for her technical high school graduation, but now she just likes to bring them up at parties.
Emily is continuing to grow her work and encourages anyone looking for an enthusiastic writer to use the button below to get in touch.