It’s that time of year again where shoppers are searching aimlessly for the perfect gift for their loved ones. Got a writer to shop for? We’ve got you covered! Check out our list of the Top 10 best gifts for writers that are not only fun, but also unique and perfect for the writer on your list!
1. What better way to support the writer in your life than by giving them the gift of a writing class or webinar? This holiday season, give them a Writing Barn Gift Card and guide them to our incredible lineup of classes to help them hone their craft or learn something new!
2. Get unstuck with the Writer Emergency Pack. If you have a friend facing writer’s block, this is the perfect gift! A set of 26 illustrated idea cards and 26 detail cards that contain tips and suggestions, it is sure to get the creative gears spinning again.
3. Common writing advise is to bring a notebook everywhere…but what about the shower? AquaNotes has you covered. The days of jumping out of a shower to grab a notepad are over! Now you really can carry a notebook with you wherever you go.
4. Are late-night writing sessions impacting your sleep schedule? Try these blue light glasses to protect your eyes!
5. Gift the writer in your life a personalized Papier notebook! We all know how writers love their notebooks and what is more special than one with their name on it? The notebooks are 6″ x 8.5″, perfect to fit into tote bags, backpacks, or purses and be carried everywhere.
6. This Writer’s Desk candle says it all. Every writer likes to set the mood of their workspace and what better way than with a candle that “smells like your next bestseller.”
7. Not only is this cozy sweatshirt perfect to snuggle up in while writing, but it reminds you to write in the first place! New writer’s uniform, anybody?
8. Tired of pens lying around (or disappearing)? This cute typewriter pen holder will keep your pens safe and sound, while giving character to your writing desk!
9. Learn from the best! Craft books like Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, and Jessica Brody’s Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You’ll Ever Need are some of our favorites.
10. Still stuck? Check out Scribbler, a monthly subscription box for writers. There are two different box options. The Scribbler Slim comes with an autographed new-release novel, a writing passport, publishing process inside look, and an invitation to a live chat. The Original Scribbler box has all of the items in the Scribbler Slim along with writerly gifts like notebooks, pens, book lights, snacks, and more.
BONUS!
If you know a writer who’s setting up their goals for the new year, a Courageous Strategy Session with award-winning author Bethany Hegedus is the gift that keeps on giving. In a 2.5 hour session, each writer will receive personalized advice on their challenges, goals, and development. After the session, they will have an action plan rooted in their passion and purpose to take them to the next step of their literary life.