Why Your Story Matters - Writing Nonfiction

Emilee Mae Struss is a writer and editor living in Northwest Florida. She has traveled to over 10 countries studying culture, philanthropic efforts, and nonprofits. Her first published work, START HERE: THE RAW AND HONEST JOURNEY OF A NOMAD IN HER TWENTIES was published by a small press in Minnesota (2021). In the first week, her book sold over 200 copies with zero dollars put towards advertising and sales. Since then, thousands of readers have been impacted the pain, heartbreak, and witty humor of her first book. Emilee graduated in 2015 from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a degree in creative writing. She has contributed to popular magazines such as Sun Valley Magazine, Boise Territory, Emerald Coast Magazine, Tallahassee Magazine, and Lake Country Journal where she was the editor-in-chief for four years. Her follow-up work, BEGIN AGAIN, is an even deeper, soul-centered memoir diving deep into mental illness, loss by suicide, and challenging societal expectations and pressures. More about Emilee can be found at emileemae.com.