There is always one of those people in your family or friend circle you want to surprise with a special gift because they are so creative. Writers love these kinds of gifts that reflect who they are. Today some of the finest authors have mentioned a gift they’d like to receive this year.
Cara Bristol – An adjustable foot rest for short people. A mouse rug adds a touch of class to any office. https://www.mouserug.com/ Coffee. A lot of authors like coffee. A sign that says, “Keep Out!” and some crime scene tape.
Roh Morgon – I have a tasseled bookmark covered in skulls with the words “Keep
Out!” in the center. I hang it on my doorknob. It sorta works A lightweight book light and a book weight (narrow, sand-filled, fabric tube to hold the pages open when the book is on a table).
Linda Kane – I think a great gift would be a small notebook to put in your purse or bag. I carry one with a cover of the Hawaiian Islands or turtles that gives me inspiration. By my computer a coffee cup with an inspirations statement. One that reflects what you know about the author. Another thing that I like is music, so a cd.
Lisa Wells – These pen holders are wonderful. You can stick them next to your plotting board and you’ll always have a pen handy. https://www.officedepot.com/…/TOPS-Bulk-Pack-Pen…/…
Amy Hale – I love writing gloves. My hands get cold, but I need my fingers free to type.
Shirley King McCann – Anything tea related.
Nancy Daily – One of those one cup warmers to keep your coffee hot. When the words start flowing I forget the coffee, and then when I take a sip…
Bonnie Tesh – It’s like a candle warmer. It’s incredible! The trick is to remember to turn it off. ☹️
Debbie Lee – Other than a good review..? Maybe if you know a special brand of pen they like(I definitely do!) or a nice journal.
Joyce Smith – My friend got me a pencil/pen/highlighter case. It is handy.
Molly Neely – So much of my writing involves research. Every birthday and Christmas I get asked what I want, and every year it’s the same… book store gift cards, Amazon gift cards, books from my wishlist. We’re writers, but we started out as readers!
Sandy Goldsworthy – A nice journal to jot down notes. Needs to be small enough to fit in a purse or bag. I always get great ideas when I’m away from my computer.
Jolanthe Aleksander – I’m with Molly…I would love gift certificates to amazon, eBay, Barnes and Noble, or half-priced books. aaaaaand…if the giver is feeling extra generous…I wouldn’t mind a desktop with a 23″ screen..lol
Donna Warner – Clear, plastic stands to set your novels in at book events.
Cora Ramos – Writing journals.
Claudia Shelton – Since most of us in my critique group use a purple pen to edit, it’s become a joke to get purple pens as part of our Christmas gifts. 
Donna Brown – Gift cards are always good especially when you know a writer’s favorite restaurant.
Linda Kane – A coffee cup especially for a writer…something to motivate.
Kathleen Donnelly Mayger – I agree with the coffee and would love a gift certificate for a great place to go do a writer’s retreat.
Theresa Sederholt – We all want reviews, that being said, how about a journal.
Willy Robbins – A review is perfect…oh and a cool flash drive. A box of Botox to get rid of the “why is my character not cooperating” scowl line.
Che Gilson – I LOVE the ARC notebooks from Staples. The pages are movable! So you can shuffle and rearrange them! They are the cheaper version of the Leavenger Cirq. And for writing implements- give a gift card to Jet Pens! They have tons of pens, art supplies and writing implements from Japan.
Lois Curran – Tee-shirt with something about a writer.
Ellie Mack – Journals. Pens. Scrivener. Office organizers. Amazon gift cards!!
Janelle Samara – Bookshelf.
And there you have it. I would add some warm socks, a lap desk from Office Depot and a spiral notebook size calendar to plan out the year. I already have one for the new year to implement my business plan. The calendar fits easily in your briefcase or carry-on bag when you travel. We’ll talk about your business plan soon. It’s really important.
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Oh, I know you asked if I’d like to contribute to this, Tierney, but I just didnt follow through. But. My idea is rather pricey! A great gift would be a week’s retreat, un interrupted, at a nice hotel (doesn’t have to be expensive – A suite hotel is fine :-)) to write! Really, even a concerted effort to give some days to just write with no pressure. That is a gift I could use. (I already have a great cup and cup warmer, :-))
The times I’ve slipped away to write at a hotel caused me to to get a great deal of writing done. I think this is a great gift for a writer.
I got my planner and have almost finished my plan for 2018. I’m curious about the ARC notebooks. What are those? Sounds interesting. Guess I’ll Google them. Great ideas.
Let me know what you find out. Sounds interesting.
Still waiting on that Botox…
I’ve never thought of that but will keep it near the top of the list.
Great ideas!!!
I know. I feel like rewriting (editing) my original list!