It\u2019s that time again \u2013 time to think up the perfect gift for that writer in your life. Here are some great ideas for you, along with some interesting websites to explore.<\/p>\n

A Sherlock Holmes Tote: but look more closely. The background is composed of text from a Holmes story (written in teeny-tiny print)! You can find lots more items from many different classic books over at Litographs<\/a>\u00a0 $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
Moleskine Notebooks<\/a>: some of the very best for writing, drawing, or even mapping!<\/li>\n
A Literary T-Shirt: This one says \u201cWhen in Doubt, Go to the Library\u201d but you can find lots of other shirts, as well as additional merchandise, over at Out of Print<\/a><\/li>\n
Matchbooks<\/a> that look like real books: Pride & Prejudice, Salome, The Oddysey of Homer, Fairy Tales, and Uncle Tom\u2019s Cabin. Five matchbooks with metallic gold foil stamping.\u00a0 $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
100 Literary Postcards<\/a>: these showcase \u201cbold graphic interpretations of 50 of the greatest literary quotes of all time.\u201d<\/li>\n
A Banned Books Mug<\/a>: this one is heat reactive \u2013 as you fill the mug, the blacked-out book titles are revealed.\u00a0 $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
Aqua Notes<\/a>: Write down that idea \u2013 even if you\u2019re in the shower!<\/li>\n
The Writer\u2019s Toolbox<\/a>: \u201cCreative Games and Exercises for Inspiring the \u2018Write\u2019 Side of your Brain.\u201d $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
Scrabble Refrigerator Tiles<\/a>: 120 vintage tiles to rearrange on your fridge $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
An Audible Subscription<\/a>: $6.95 a month for 3 months \u2013 download audio books, magazines and newspapers to your smartphone, tablet or computer.<\/li>\n
Typewriter Jewelry: here\u2019s<\/a> a page of different ideas for you<\/li>\n
Bananagrams<\/a>: a crossword-building game similar to Scrabble, but without the need of paper or pencil to keep score. It\u2019s portable and very addictive. $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
\u201cWrite Like a Mother-F**ker\u201d Mug<\/a>: Just what it sounds like. $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
\u201cReading is Sexy\u201d Bottle Opener<\/a>: would make a great stocking stuffer<\/li>\n
A Literary Poster: this one\u2019s \u201c The Cocktail Chart of Film & Literature<\/a>\u201d \u2013 a catalog of 49 different drinks from great works of film and literature, from Philip Marlowe\u2019s Gin Gimlet to Fredo Corleone\u2019s Banana Daiquiri<\/li>\n
Books for Writers: there are so many to choose from! Here are a few to think about \u2013 On Writing<\/a>, by Stephen King;\u00a0 Bird by Bird<\/a>, by Anne Lamott;\u00a0\u00a0 The Elements of Style<\/a>, by Strunk and White<\/li>\n
The Writer\u2019s Emergency Kit<\/a>: 26 idea cards and 26 detail cards, plus instructions in their use<\/li>\n
100 Postcards from Penguin<\/a>: more postcards, this time 100 book covers from Penguin Books. Inspire your writer to communicate more!<\/li>\n
A Space-Age Pen<\/a>: writes at any angle, even upside-down.<\/li>\n
Writing Games: Storymatic<\/a> is a great game \u2013 540 unique cards in various categories to tell a story with.<\/li>\n
Bookends: this bicycle bookend<\/a> is great because it\u2019s made of iron, so you can hold even your heaviest books $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
Masterclass: Give the gift of a writing class \u2013 Malcolm Gladwell<\/a> (writing nonfiction), James Patterson<\/a> (fiction with surprising plots), Shonda Rhymes<\/a> (screenplays), R.L Stine<\/a> (edgy fiction for younger readers), Judy Blume<\/a> (writing characters your readers will love), Margaret Atwood<\/a> (Creative Writing)<\/li>\n
The Triangle Method of Character Creation<\/a>: if Masterclass is out of your price range, what about this course? 12 videos with PDFs, 2 hours of instruction and a step-by-step guide to creating characters<\/li>\n
Freedom<\/a>: this is software that blocks websites on your computer so you have to write instead of wasting time on Facebook or Instagram! Buy your writer a copy.<\/li>\n
Scrivener<\/a>: this is writing software for both Mac and PC \u2013 helps you to organize your ideas, research, and characters and has templates for nonfiction, fiction, and screenplays.<\/li>\n
Business Cards: Vistaprint<\/a> is running a sale for the next two days!<\/li>\n
Writer\u2019s Relief<\/a>: this is a submission service that can help you submit your work to publishers or agents.<\/li>\n
Candles<\/a> that Smell Like Books: Just like it sounds\u00a0 $\"\"$ <\/a><\/li>\n
A Magazine Subscription: try Writer\u2019s Digest<\/a> or Poets & Writers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
Scribe Delivery<\/a>:\u00a0a monthly service that delivers a goody box of pens and journals to your writer!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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