Awesome Gift Ideas For A NaNoWriMo Participant

No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days

by: Chris Baty

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/11/2009)

The obvious place to start, the official NaNoWriMo book by Chris Baty. What serious NaNoWriMo participant would not want to add this volume to their personal library?

The book provides tips on planning your novel, an overview for each week, motivators and inspiration for those "blank page" moments and a host of help on how to finish off your novel once November has passed.

Moleskine Ruled Notebook Large

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 12/11/2009)

So they've already got the NaNoWriMo book? No problem! How about something to record their character notes and plot outlines in?

Absolutely dripping with understated style, the Moleskine is the Little Black Dress of notebooks. Both a fashion statement and a practical, archival quality writing medium, no aspiring writer would be disappointed to peel back the wrapping paper and see one of these notebooks peeking out.

LAMY SAFARI FOUNTAIN PEN FINE

Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 12/11/2009)

For a writer there is nothing quite like the feel of a fountain pen gliding across the page. To get your gift recipient in the writing mood, get them one of these great Lamy Safari fountain pens.

The combination of a decent pen in an inexpensive package, the Lamy Safari comes in a variety of colours - everything from fun, bright yellow to sophisticated charcoal. The perfect companion to a Moleskine notebook.

Index Cards,Ruled, 5"x8", 100/PK, Assorted, Sold as 1 pack

Amazon Price: $2.61 (as of 12/11/2009)

Nothing makes planning a story out easier than writing your ideas down on index cards and laying them out on a table. Ideas, scenes, characters and plot twists can be shuffled and rearranged until the optimum story outline is achieved.

For a little bit extra zazz, get your NaNoWriMo participant a pack of these brightly coloured index cards.

Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 12 Colored Markers(30072)

Amazon Price: $8.75 (as of 12/11/2009)

Once they've got the index cards they'll need some equally as bright markers to scribble their ideas down with.

Sharpies are by far and away the best and this pack gives a great range of bright colours to choose from. Bring out their inner child and help their imaginations run wild!

Act II Popcorn, 100 Calorie Butter, 8-Count Mini-Bags (Pack of 6)

Amazon Price: $19.37 (as of 12/11/2009)

When all else fails, and November is just around the corner, nothing could be better than a good supply of snacks to sustain the writer during their 30 day challenge.

A great healthy snack that's quick to make and very filling is microwave popcorn. Get them a bulk pack through Amazon and make sure they're able to keep their writing energy up all November long!