The December issue of The Writer magazine inspired this holiday post on goods to grab especially for writers. If you’re bewildered about what to get your fellow writer friend or you’re jonesing for a few writer gifts yourself, keep reading for my Top 5 List of Christmas Gifts for Writers:
- Kindle.
At $259, writers like me can only dream that someone loves us THAT much! While there are other wireless readers with some still in the works, this one is definitely a writer’s ultimate holiday gift. That’s cause most of us writers are also avid readers. Having the ability to access hundreds of books at the touch of your fingertip is definitely a writer’s dream come true. - Livescribe pen.
If you ever cursed the days spent retyping your handwritten notes, you’ll understand why this pen is a writer’s best friend. At $198 it’s almost as expensive as a Kindle, but its versatility makes it priceless. The Livescribe pen writes, records audio and all of your written notes. - Pride and Prejudice never looked so glamorous!
Penguin classics like Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and Sense and Sensibility, have gotten a makeover. Perfect for the writer who adores classical novels. And they say you can’t judge a book by it’s cover… - Magazine subscriptions. Writers, especially magazine writers, thrive on content derived from magazine articles. But oftentimes, they’ll go the local library or buy a few copies rather than pay for an annual subscription. Make their day by getting them an inexpensive gift they’ll really make use of. Both The Writer and Writer’s Digest are great magazines for the working writer.
- Gift certificate at his/her favorite coffeehouse. If you know a freelance writer, you probably know where they love to hang out. Although we spend the majority of our time working at home, we do come out once in awhile to frequent our favorite coffee shop. Get them a few cups on you and who knows, maybe they’ll dedicate their next novel to you!
What about you? Any gift ideas for your writer friends or wish they’d get for you this Christmas?
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