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Writing Prompts for Threshold Times
September 4, 2026
Writing Prompts for Threshold Times
September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026
'come lie by me in the pasture' — poetry by Renee Kalagayan
September 3, 2026
'come lie by me in the pasture' — poetry by Renee Kalagayan
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'In this world I kept happening' — poetry by Oladejo Abdullah Feranmi
September 3, 2026
'In this world I kept happening' — poetry by Oladejo Abdullah Feranmi
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'the azaleas all make gruel out of me' — poetry by Anya Johanna DeNiro
September 3, 2026
'the azaleas all make gruel out of me' — poetry by Anya Johanna DeNiro
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'silk and rivers' — poetry by Zavi Kang Engles
September 3, 2026
'silk and rivers' — poetry by Zavi Kang Engles
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'death and a mountain view' — poetry by Emily Brandt
September 3, 2026
'death and a mountain view' — poetry by Emily Brandt
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'the incense of my bed chamber ' — poetry by Katja Jackson
September 3, 2026
'the incense of my bed chamber ' — poetry by Katja Jackson
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'bruises confettied as raspberries' — poetry Chelsea Fonden
September 3, 2026
'bruises confettied as raspberries' — poetry Chelsea Fonden
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'you were obsessed. a monster.' — poetry by Kathleen Hellen
September 3, 2026
'you were obsessed. a monster.' — poetry by Kathleen Hellen
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'Seas of her marooned organs' — poetry by Shon Mapp
September 3, 2026
'Seas of her marooned organs' — poetry by Shon Mapp
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'a ghost house of Sicily' — poetry by Edvige Giunta
September 3, 2026
'a ghost house of Sicily' — poetry by Edvige Giunta
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'Are the clouds full of well-water?' — poetry by Johanna E. Hall
September 3, 2026
'Are the clouds full of well-water?' — poetry by Johanna E. Hall
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'seals her-self in the confession box' — poetry by Spencer Keene
September 3, 2026
'seals her-self in the confession box' — poetry by Spencer Keene
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'bloody with sunset' — poetry by Will Cordeiro
September 3, 2026
'bloody with sunset' — poetry by Will Cordeiro
September 3, 2026
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September 3, 2026
'dream in locusts' — poetry by Vi Ly
August 15, 2026
'dream in locusts' — poetry by Vi Ly
August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026
'plastic chair, watermelon, generator exhaust, benzene' — poetry by Hana Saad
August 15, 2026
'plastic chair, watermelon, generator exhaust, benzene' — poetry by Hana Saad
August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026
' I am brutally killed by daffodils' — poetry by Emily Tong
August 14, 2026
' I am brutally killed by daffodils' — poetry by Emily Tong
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'violet scabbing on ankle backs' — poetry by Lexi Rosen
August 14, 2026
'violet scabbing on ankle backs' — poetry by Lexi Rosen
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'it was something more gory' — poetry by Caroline O'Connor Thomas
August 14, 2026
'it was something more gory' — poetry by Caroline O'Connor Thomas
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'I’ll accept delight’s gloom' — poetry by Hazelyn Aroian
August 14, 2026
'I’ll accept delight’s gloom' — poetry by Hazelyn Aroian
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'every hour is one long suffering' — poetry by Anne Halsey
August 14, 2026
'every hour is one long suffering' — poetry by Anne Halsey
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'a terrible countenance for what nourishes' — poetry by I Echo
August 14, 2026
'a terrible countenance for what nourishes' — poetry by I Echo
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'I am the aftermath' — poetry by Taylor Hamann Los
August 14, 2026
'I am the aftermath' — poetry by Taylor Hamann Los
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'as if landscapes verdant' — poetry by Kacey Martin
August 14, 2026
'as if landscapes verdant' — poetry by Kacey Martin
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'a wasp  giving itself to the fig' — poetry by Elaina Edwards
August 14, 2026
'a wasp giving itself to the fig' — poetry by Elaina Edwards
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'ghosts in hair follicles' — poetry by Trish hopkinson
August 14, 2026
'ghosts in hair follicles' — poetry by Trish hopkinson
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
'roses among men' — poetry by Amy Thatcher
August 14, 2026
'roses among men' — poetry by Amy Thatcher
August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026
Writing prompts for a fever dream summer
August 3, 2026
Writing prompts for a fever dream summer
August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026
'bloodsponge rubies & wicked diamonds' — poetry by Emily Murman
August 3, 2026
'bloodsponge rubies & wicked diamonds' — poetry by Emily Murman
August 3, 2026
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'beauty is the last thing before death' — poetry by Francis de Lima
August 3, 2026
'beauty is the last thing before death' — poetry by Francis de Lima
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28 Perfect Gifts for the Literary Witch

December 19, 2016

BY LISA MARIE BASILE

If you're struggling to come up with something clever, beautiful, magical or meaningful, most of the gifts below check those boxes. And they're all just so pretty! Almost all of them come from local shops, small press publishers or Etsy stores. They're also either super cheap or very affordable (ranging from $6 to less than $100). From books and inspired perfumes to crystals and candles, there is definitely something here for everyone.  

This Litographs Hamlet poster

There are dozens of posters and other goodies here for the lit lovers in your life. Each poster is made entirely from words. 


This Witchsy 'You Remind Me of Myself' notebook

I love how ridiculous and kitschy this is. Magic.  


This issue of Sabat Magazine

One of the best publications for witches. Beautiful, intelligent and enchanting. Ships worldwide. 


This Edward Gorey Fantod tarot deck. 

I have this deck - it's so incredible, and every card is worth a conversation in itself. 


These Emily Dickinson tights via Coline Design on Etsy

What could be better than Dickinson tights? Pretty much nothing.  


These agate book ends via Pottery Barn

 Pretty pretty pretty! 


These 3 Super Seven stones via ChakraHealingShop on Etsy

A great deal for something so powerful. Supporting Etsy shops is always better than buying crystals from corporate stores.   


This Coyote perfume via For Strange Women

I can't stop obsessing on every single item this indie perfumery sells. Coyote is a rich, earthy scent.  


This People to Cast Spells On Notebook via Gypsy Warrior

Because there are a lot of people. (But seriously don't do dark magic. It comes back on you.)


This book — Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery

I love how this cover is about as decadent as it gets. It's also a fantastic read for anyone with an obsession over folklore and culture. 


This Literary Queen Of The Wood Perfume Mist or Oil via AnamCaraGifts on Easy

You need everything this shop sells. Plus, you can pick whether you want oil or mist. 


This Many Moons Workbook via Ritual Ritual.

Because this book contains spell suggestions and self development ideas. 


This Mort Candle via Ritual Ritual 

I mean, how would you not want this? It's not macabre; it's a light that burns for who has passed. 


This Poe's Tobacco Perfume via Tokyo Milk

What better gift for your dark-hearted friend? This scent is heady and deep, like anything Poe. 


This Lavender & Vanilla or Customized Lavender Gemstone and Botanical Fragrance Oil on Etsy via BethKaya. 

 Because it's better to have botanicals. Also, look at those little vials!


This Claire Goodchild Moon & Stars Sagittarius Art Print via Urban Outfitters.

 The moon should always be with you. 


This Purr-ride and Purr-rejudice blush via Hello Waffle Cosmetics.

These lovely cosmetics are all named after books AND are cat themed. You're welcome! 


Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola

I read this book as a child every night for years, and every good witch should own one today. It's a look at an old Italian witch, and even if it's silly, it's a classic. 


This Mini Lunar Filigree Spirit Board via EnchantedRumors on Etsy

Way, way cooler than the ones you can buy at Target. 


This Witches coloring book via MickieMueller on Etsy

If you're gonna do adult coloring, why not with witches? 


This You Have Witchcraft In Your Lips Shakespeare Witch Pendant via BlackMagickFactory on Etsy

Don't you? 


This Orpheus Lyre Necklace via Poets.org/Paige Taggart

Paige Taggart makes amazing jewelry that you need to own. Support poets who create goods! 


These Gilda Heels from Myths of Creation (Brooklyn, NY)

We're huge fans of Myths of Creation -  a woman owned shop in Brooklyn. These shoes are the glittery miracles someone needs for New Years!


This Forest Magic Witch Kit by BohemianMystery via Etsy

Spell kits are beautiful, useful and crafted with love, especially from these indie sellers. 


This Anais Nin necklace by SarahWoodJewelry via Etsy

This is basically everything you'll ever need over your heart. Praise Anais.


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This Lit Witch tee from Witch Craft Magazine

The lovely folks at Witch Craft Magazine make some beautiful things and publish some beautiful words. This tee is perfect. Support them! 


This Borealis via Free People

There is so much nature and power out there. When you cannot be around it, this little ball will remind you of it. 


This Wicked Witch tree ornament via MayoBass on Etsy

Not everything needs to be made of tinsel and reindeer.


Lisa Marie Basile is the founding editor-in-chief of Luna Luna Magazine and moderator of its digital community. Her work has appeared in The Establishment, Bustle, Bust, Hello Giggles, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and The Huffington Post, among other sites. She is the author of Apocryphal (Noctuary Press), war/lock (Hyacinth Girl Press), Andalucia (The Poetry Society of New York) and Triste (Dancing Girl Press). Her work can be found in PANK, the Tin House blog, The Nervous Breakdown, The Huffington Post, Best American Poetry, PEN American Center, The Atlas Review, and the Ampersand Review, among others. She has taught or spoken at Brooklyn Brainery, Columbia University, New York University and Emerson College. Lisa Marie Basile holds an MFA from The New School. @lisamariebasile

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'dream in locusts' — poetry by Vi Ly
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'plastic chair, watermelon, generator exhaust, benzene' — poetry by Hana Saad
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'violet scabbing on ankle backs' — poetry by Lexi Rosen
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'it was something more gory' — poetry by Caroline O'Connor Thomas
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'a terrible countenance for what nourishes' — poetry by I Echo
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'as if landscapes verdant' — poetry by Kacey Martin
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