Sara Macauley

Freelance Writer

United Kingdom

I'm a journalist with experience writing for a number of websites and magazines inc. FREEDA, Refinery29, The Debrief, Esquire, FGRLS CLUB. Get in touch: [email protected]

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02/03/2020
J-Lo and Shakira Prove That Age Doesn't Have to Hold us Back

The Super Bowl, the annual NFL championship game, is an extraordinary, extra affair that the world can't get enough of. Whether we're fans of the sport or just tune in for the halftime show, it's something many of us look forward to year after year.

Freeda En
03/05/2020
It's OK to Not Be OK

At any given time, 1 in 4 people in the U.K. are experiencing a problem with their mental health. Most of us know this statistic, but when we're in the grips of poor mental health, it can be difficult to contextualise the figure and remember that we're not alone.

Freeda En
05/01/2020
Normal People Shows That Consent is Necessary - and Sexy

On Sunday, the hotly-anticipated TV adaption of Sally Rooney's breakthrough novel, Normal People, dropped on BBC. Since the book was released in 2018, it's collected rave reviews and multiple awards, including 'Best Novel' at the Costa Book Awards 2018. The book has been passed between friendship gr

Refinery29
Have You Been Daygamed?

Has a straight heteronormative man you've never met before ever stopped you in the street in broad daylight with these words? At first it seems unassuming. But the reason why they've approached you might not be as innocent as you think.

FGRLS CLUB
11/30/2017
GRL Talk With Gina Martin - FGRLS CLUB

In this edition of our GRL Talk series, we chatted to freelance writer and campaigner Gina Martin. If you need a little bit of backstory, Gina's been campaigning to make upskirting a a sexual offence after two men took upskirt pictures of her at a festival.

Esquire
10/24/2016
A Study Has Revealed Why Being Too Macho Will Make You Unhappy

The emergence of the Access Hollywood tape featuring Trump speaking in derogatory terms about women, the allegations of sexual assault, and his eye-roll inducing excuse of "locker room talk" have well and truly brought the issue of toxic masculinity into the public arena.

Esquire
11/07/2016
This New App Will Let You Buy Restaurants' Cheap Leftovers After Closing Time

It's no big secret that food waste is a massive problem in both the UK and across the pond. With an estimated 43 billion pounds of food waste thrown away by restaurants and catering companies in the US every year, a new app which allows users to buy food that would've otherwise been chucked away could be the answer we've all been searching for.

Esquire
11/11/2016
Chrome Extension Replaces All Pictures Of Donald Trump With Burgers

This week, a political decision was made that sent shockwaves around the world. The news that Donald Trump would be the 45 th American President was received in myriad ways: Some threw their red caps in the air in celebration, others broke down in tears, and one restaurant created a Chrome extension which turns pictures of Trump into a delicious burger.