Sarah Muzzillo
Sarah Muzzillo is a writer and photographer with a passion for stories, mental health advocacy, and nature. In her free time, she enjoys growing her many houseplants and birding.
4 Writing Prompts to Inspire Gratitude
As many of us celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones this week, we’re reminded of the importance of gratitude. You might even feel inspired to explore this theme in your poetry. Whether you write about a friend or family member, a
4 Tips For Writing About Grief
Grief is a universal human experience. If you have or are currently grieving, whether you’ve said goodbye to a person, a relationship, a beloved pet, or a way of life, you’ll know grief can cause feelings of isolation and hopelessness.
How to Find a Poetry Mentor
Regardless of your craft or talent, mentorship is invaluable as you learn and grow. As a poet, finding a mentor who can provide you with encouragement, constructive feedback, and counsel will help you navigate a challenging and competitive field. Whether
Ways Poetry Can Support You in Therapy
If you’re struggling with mental health and want to improve your self-care, attending therapy is an effective option. Working on your mental health in therapy, however, can be daunting. To help you on your journey, here are some ways poetry
A Spooky Season Gift Guide For Your Witchy Poet Friends
As spooky season approaches, you’re probably lighting your witchy candles, laying out your tarot spread, or enjoying witch-inspired poetry with a cup of herbal tea. You might even feel encouraged to share the love with your coven. If you’re struggling
Fall Poetry Prompts That Will Leave You Inspired
Fall is here! We’ve bid adieu to scorching days and have welcomed in cooler temperatures, beautifully-colored treescapes, and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes. The recent change in season might also have you feeling motivated to write. To inspire your creativity,
How to Organize a Fall-Themed Book Club
As we officially welcome autumn, many of us enjoy the season’s colder temperatures, colorful landscapes, and seasonal drinks. If you’re a poetry enthusiast, why not apply your love for fall to your book club this season? For inspiration, consider these
3 Eco-Poems by Women to Come Back To
Climate change is the most pressing, all-encompassing issue of our time. As this global environmental threat worsens, natural disasters intensify, eco-systems break down, and inequality becomes even more entrenched. Although climate change is a collective problem, women are disproportionately harmed due
Writing Tips: How to Incorporate Illustrations into Your Poetry
If you follow poetry, you’re likely familiar with the modern trend of featuring illustrations with poems. This aesthetic is not only Instagram-friendly, but it can also help you build your brand while enhancing your poetry’s storytelling. Whether you’re curating your
Fall-Inspired Poems to Help You Accept Change
As you say goodbye to summer and welcome in fall, you might be preparing for or pondering on change. From cooler temperatures to new school years, beginning the transitional season means change is on the brain. When life changes and
5 Poetry Prompts for Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day was originally established to commemorate the Nineteenth Amendment’s passage, which effectively granted white women the right to vote. As we recognize this holiday and contend with its racist history, we must advocate for intersectional change moving forward. If
3 Essential Oil Blends to Support Your Writing Practice
Have you ever smelled a beloved family recipe and found yourself transported to a specific time and place? Or perhaps you’ve walked through a flower garden and experienced a mood boost from the plants’ intoxicating fragrances? Maybe you’ve walked in