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Writers are easy people to buy gifts for. There's books, journals, software for writers, writing guides, and much much more that would all make fantastic and welcome gifts for us.
So this lens is kind of my indulgence - a list of creative and inspiring things that I would be delighted to receive as a writer, things I have received, and some items that are just too good to leave out.
If they make one writer happy, they might just make a whole bunch of other ones happy too, whatever the occasion may be.
So if you know a writer, browse the suggestions below and find the perfect creative gifts for writers right here and right now.
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Unusual gift ideas for writers (oh, and a money off deal too!)
So what exactly makes a good gift for a writer anyway?
It's a tough call. Writers are passionate people - they're passionate about writing and are constantly talking about it (not to mention doing it).
If you don't want to buy a book, you can always give them the gift that keeps on giving - a website of their own.
Mr Site offers a fantastic package for newbie website builders, and you can buy it in a gift box too.
For an even bigger bargain, simply visit Mr Site and enter the offer code shop-smoo.co.uk when prompted. You'll receive £5 off the price of the takeaway website with this code.
For more great gifts ideas, keep reading!
Great Stuff on Amazon
Elements of Style, The (4th Edition)
I'd been meaning to buy this for myself for ages, and when I finally did I wasn't disappointed. It's a thin volume but there's absolutely no waffle in it. Concise, to the point and relevant, it's definitely a book to keep on your writing desk at all times. Excellent value.
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Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $15.95
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On Writing
This is an incredible book - funny, touching and enormously helpful for any writer, whether you write fiction or not. If you're going through one of those phases where you need some encouragement - here it is in book form!
Absolutely brilliant. If you don't learn something from the master of horror fiction... maybe you shouldn't be writing at all!
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Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
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Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them
This is the kind of book that should be on every writer's shelf. A new and welcome angle on a familiar subject.
Release Date: 08/22/2006
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Amazon Price: $16.29 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $23.95
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2007 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market)
You've seen the excellent Writer's Market for non fiction. Now try the version designed to get fiction writers selling more of their work. This would make an excellent gift for any budding short story or novel writer.
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Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
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Journals for writers on CafePress
A journal is a writer's best friend. I've been keeping one every day for the past four years, and it's invaluable for ideas, jottings and therapeutic writing. As far as creative gifts for writers are concerned, it's one of the most practical ones you could buy.
It's also enabled me to write one of my books - click HERE and you'll probably guess why a journal was essential in getting some of the memories back that were vital to me writing it!
Writer's humorous journal
We writers can be a wee bit too serious at times. Keep your sense of humour - and your best ideas close at hand - with this fantastic and eye catching journal.
Journal
Price: 9.50
Journal
All the best ideas for your writing blog always come to you at the most inconvenient of moments. Don't be caught out again - carry this blogging journal with you and scribble them down straightaway. You can commit them to cyberspace later...
Journal
Price: 12.99
Pink Typewriter Journal
An 'in your face', plain and simple journal for the female writer. Even if you're not a reporter, it certainly gets the message across!
Journal
Price: 10.99
Gifts for writers on eBay
EBay is packed with writing gifts. And if you're not going to see the person your gift is for, why not buy an ebook and email it to them? Creative gifts for writers can come in many forms...
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Writing gifts I'd like to receive from CafePress (hint, hint...)
Well I can dream, can't I?
See what you think of these...
If I don't write to empty my mind I go mad. Mug
This describes my daily life... Does it describe the life of a writer you know? Or maybe even yourself?
Mug
Price: 12.99
Mug - Write, damn it, write!
This mug describes the days when the words just won't come...
Mug
Price: 11.99
Writer's Block (Dark & Stormy Mug
Something a little different. If you want something to read while you have your mug of tea or coffee, this is the mug for you.
Mug
Price: 16.99
And finally...
... the one gift that says it all
Will Write For Chocolate Magnet
Ahh yes... the single fact that is beyond dispute. For me, at any rate. Enjoy!
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 2.99
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What writing gift would YOU like to receive?
Let me know here! And share your best, weirdest, most memorable writing related gift, whatever it may be...
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Allison_Whitehead
Oh I know... it's tough but sometimes you just have to... Posted February 27, 2008 |
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LeslieBrenner
My favorite writing gift is chocolate -- got to keep my energy up you know. Posted February 27, 2008 |
