Gifts for writers

Whether you're looking for a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or a just-because gift, at least one of the following suggestions is bound to please the beloved writer in your life.

Gift card to favorite bookstore/online book retailer 
The vast majority of writers are readers, and reading helps us become better writers. Support us in our craft by helping fund our book-buying addiction! ;*) Price varies depending on how much you love us. (Just kidding!)

Gift basket
I love gift baskets! It's like getting a whole bunch of gifts in one. I recommend putting one together yourself rather than buying a pre-made one, as it's more likely to be in tune with your writer's preferences. Some ideas for what might go in: coffee or tea (depending on their stimulant preference), a favorite type of pen, a notebook/journal, a sugary snack, a salty snack. Price varies depending on what you put into it.

Qwerkywriter Bluetooth typewriter keyboard
A Bluetooth keyboard that looks like an old-school typewriter keyboard and has a built-in tablet stand. This thing is just cool. It's also regularly priced at $399. (Yikes!) Did I mention that it's really freaking cool?

Scrivener
Scrivener is an amazing software program for writers, and it's available for both Mac and PC for only $45 USD. I have already written a blog post about the awesome sauce that is Scrivener, so I won't repeat all my gushings here. It does have a learning curve at first, so if you're not sure whether it's something your writer would want to learn to use, you can turn them onto the free 30-day trial, which includes a comprehensive tutorial and is 30 days of actual use, not 30 calendar days. Flippin' fantastic.