Jess Zimmerman

Jessica "Jess" Zimmerman is a highly accomplished author and editor, currently holding the position of editor-in-chief at Electric Literature. With a body of work that covers a diverse range of publications, Zimmerman has established herself as a prominent voice in the literary world.

Zimmerman's writing has been featured in numerous prestigious outlets, including The Guardian, Slate, The New Republic, Hazlitt, and Catapult. Her essays have been selected as notable in both the 2016 and 2017 editions of Best American Essays. In addition to her nonfiction work, Zimmerman has also ventured into fiction, winning the 2016 Paper Darts fiction contest.

As an author, Zimmerman has written extensively on a variety of topics, with a particular focus on women and mythology. Her book, "Women and Other Monsters," explores the ways in which female monsters in mythology can serve as powerful symbols for understanding and challenging the complexities of womanhood. She is also the co-author, with Jaya Saxena, of "Basic Witches," a tongue-in-cheek guide to embracing one's inner witch.

In addition to her work as an author and editor, Zimmerman has also held positions at Quirk Books and has been a contributing writer for The Hairpin. She currently resides in Brooklyn, where she continues to shape the literary landscape through her writing and editorial leadership.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Basic Witches 2017
2 Women and Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology 2021