Are you looking for a gift for your favorite writer? Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or something else, you’ve come to the right place. As a community of writers, we can tell you the best gifts for writers. Below we’ve listed ten gift ideas for your favorite writer. While we have tried to provide gift options that will work for most people, we recommend that you only use the following list as a way to get ideas for gifts. You will want to buy a gift that you know will delight your writer.
1. Notebook
As one of the de facto best gifts for writers, the classic notebook is a must. There are so many options to choose from it can often be overwhelming. We recommend looking for a style that you think your favorite writer will like. Moleskine notebooks generally fit the bill pretty well as gifts for writers. You’ll want to make sure that the notebook is small enough that it can easily be carried around and stylish enough that your favorite writer won’t be embarrassed to be carrying it around.
2. A Cure for Writer’s Block
Most writers will encounter writer’s block occasionally if not on a daily basis. Why not get them a gift that will cure their writer’s block? This literal block features over 780 ideas to help your writer overcome their momentary inability to write. They can simply open this block anytime they are stuck and they will instantly get ideas for writing. This 3″x3″x3″ is so portable and small that it can easily be placed on any writing desk without taking up much space.
3. Writer’s Mug
If your favorite is a coffee or tea drinker, they will love this gift. Not only will they be able to caffeinate themselves for daily writing sessions, they can also show off their personalities with great writer sayings. Just be wary of any passive aggressive messages they may send you. You never know how true they could be!
4. Writer’s T-Shirt
Let your favorite writer show off their writing pride every day with a writing t-shirt! From portraits of Hemingway to “Writing Facts” shirts, Amazon has tons of options for t-shirts for writers.
5. A New Laptop
If you are willing to spend a little bit for, a new laptop can make all the difference for your writer. If they’ve been using the same laptop for years, they will certainly appreciate a quicker laptop with a longer battery so they focus more on the writing and less on the tech. Head over to our guide on the best laptops for writers for details on what to look for in a new laptop. You’ll want to make sure the laptop you buy has the right specs and battery life so that your favorite writer will love their gift.
6. Travel Scrabble
Most likely your favorite writer is also a word nerd so they’re sure to enjoy Travel Scrabble. It’s the take-anywhere version of the classic board game. The tiles click in so you don’t have to worry about tiles falling off of the board. Perfect when you are traveling in vehicles or simply at a hotel. If your friend is not already fed-up with Words with Friends, they’re sure to enjoy Travel Scrabble and might even ask whether you want to join in!
7. Writing Tablet
If your writer loves to write on the computer, they might even like to hand write. The Wacom Bamboo Slate Smartpad allows you to take hand written notes and then digitize the notes automatically with the touch of a button. No more excuses for partially filled notebooks lying around.
8. Kindle Gift Card
There’s a great chance that your favorite writer also loves to read, so why not get them a Kindle gift card? With a Kindle gift card, they can purchase any book from Amazon’s wide selection to read instantly on their Kindle.
9. Writing Retreats
There is no better way to get started writing than getting away from the hustle and bustle of life. Why not treat your favorite writer to a writing getaway? Doing a simple Google search will return hundreds of available writing retreats. Check out some of the best here.
10. Messenger Bag for Laptop
If your writer often carries around their laptop in a backpack, this fashionable messenger will be a great upgrade. Made from high density washed canvas, genuine crazy horse leather, bronze hardware and high-density cotton straps, this laptop bag is sure to last for years and always be in fashion. It easily fits a 14-inch laptop and any additional accessories or notebooks.
Conclusion
Making sure you get the right gift for your favorite writer is crucial. You never want to experience that feeling of knowing your favorite writer threw away or regifted your gift. With the gift ideas above, those scenarios are unlikely. We wish you well in your gift search!
Excellent Idea of Mug. I will present to my favorite writer, Author of “The Leader Who Had No Title” none other than Mr. Robin Sharma. Thanks a lot for sharing nice ideas.