For years, I have been compiling a holiday gift list for writers.
Even when I was writing The Writer’s Workout, I found myself answering the siren-call question–what do writers always want?
Since I am clearly obsessed, I have decided to create an ultimate list here.
Obviously, I can’t track down every quirky writer-gift for you. You will have to use your skills of observation and attention to come up with truly personalized gifts for the writers in your lives.
However, I can point you in the direction of the writer-gift trends that are requested by writers over and over, year after year.
Here’s my ultimate gift list for writers. I hope it sparks some fun gifting experiences for you and your writer any time of year! The gifts get more expensive as you read along.
If I forgot anything, please comment and I will make additions down the road.
Links provide specific suggestions. Enjoy!
Small Gifts:
Your favorite everyday pen in several colors
Truffles
Journals, pads or blank books
Personalized mugs LINK
Writer bumper stickers LINK
Soaps
Lotions
Banned books mug LINK
Air freshener
Anything tasty dipped in chocolate
Note cards or stationary
Ink stamps
A fun flash drive
Literary switchplates LINK
Return address labels
Magazine holders
A roomy, sturdy tote bag
A dammit doll LINK
Dark chocolate M&Ms (or regular or peanut…)
Starbucks or coffee shop card
Tea or tea shop gift card
An umbrella
Picture frames to display articles or book covers
Dark chocolate peanut butter cups (or milk chocolate)
Funny or colorful sticky notes
Travel cup LINK
Large clear jars to collect all your sticky notes
Lip balm
Hershey’s Nuggets in Special Dark Chocolate with Almonds LINK (there is no substitute)
Baseball cap LINK
Travel mug
Sage or incense to burn away bad mojo
Fuzzy socks
Quality hot chocolate (preferably a nice, dark one like they serve at Starbucks)
A wall or desk calendar
A set of pretty hooks
A half-dozen cupcakes
Reading glasses
Glasses case
Glasses cleaning kit
Eye-wetting drops
The latest version of Strunk & White LINK
Creativity books LIST
Inexpensive kitchen timer for timed writing
A jump rope
Fingerless gloves
Comic books
Ornament in bookish theme
Book plates
Great writers finger puppet set LINK
A puzzle of famous writers LINK
Medium Gifts:
Bookstore gift cards
Magazine subscriptions
Movies About Writers And The Writing Life LIST
Literary magazine subscriptions
Wireless keyboard
A graphic novel
A business card holder
Headset with microphone
Gift certificate to the local gift store
Set of quality colored markers LINK
Restaurant gift card
A pretty paperweight
Slippers
Bathrobes (one for warm weather and one for cool weather)
iTunes card
Smart phone case
eReader case
Literary dolls authors & characters
Rings
Bracelets Custom book charms or LINK
Necklaces
Hat, scarf & gloves
Shawl
Laptop bag
Arts and craft supplies
A bulletin board
Hot water kettle LINK
A pretty tray for carrying snacks and drinks into office
A water carafe
A Trader Joe’s gift card
Writing books or games for kids LINK
Manicure/pedicure
A bouquet of real, live flowers
A book page bouquet LINK
A houseplant
Jewelry made with book charms
Fancy hourglass timer
A coffee table book
Book art LINK
Bookends
Large Gifts:
Vintage typewriter
A new desk chair
Childcare
A giant whiteboard
A cat or dog
One really fancy pen LINK
New running/exercise shoes
A wicked smart phone
The latest Apple desktop computer
The newest Apple laptop
A ginormous hard-drive
The most recent Kindle
A massage
The lightest iPad
Boxed Set Of Books
Updated software
Home exercise equipment
A rare book
A spa trip
A museum subscription
A get-away-and-write weekend
A workshop with your favorite author
Trip to a writerly destination
If you like this list and you would like to see my complete list of writer gifts, please visit my shop, for a complete list of everything I offer.
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