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Suzan L. Wiener

What to Get The Writer on Your Gift List

Stumped about what gift to get your writer friend? Do you want to buy a gift he or she can really use? Below are a number of gift ideas any writer would love to have and be really happy to get. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these gifts aren't already on their writer's wish list.

365-day Word Calendars
The writer gets to see what date and day and it is and learn a new word at the same time. It's really fun and educational. It's inexpensive too. You can buy them at www.pomegranate.com for only $11.99. A description of this gift from their ad is "Weird and Wonderful." It's not a bad thing for someone who works with words. You can buy them also at www.Amazon.com.

Mugs
Another gift idea for writers is a mug. Those offered at www.publishinggame.com are only $9.99 with an imprint "Writers are Novel Lovers." Add some chocolate-chip cookies or their favorite candy for a special treat.

From this same company, you can order baskets such as their "Basic Writer," for $39.00, containing a lot of goodies. Everything from a popular writing book to chocolate truffles, toffee pecans and more.

Gift Certificates to Writers' Websites such as www.levenger.com
You can buy a beautiful, brand-name pen, note pads, etc. which will really come in handy if they want to write their ideas down before they get to their computer. I always have a pen and pad with me wherever I am. Your writer will love you for it when they don't miss out on an idea because they were able to jot it down..

Subscriptions to Writers' Magazines
This is a great gift idea writers will cherish. Give the writer in your life subscriptions to Writer's Market or The Writer, etc. These magazines contain a wealth of information every writer will devour. Every time they find a market or information they need, they will think of you and it's on the top ten list of a writer's wish list.

Calculator
Calculators are inexpensive but necessary gifts so writers can keep track of their sales and how much profit they are actually making with their writing. This will help determine if they are writing as a part-time hobbyist or doing it full-time. A calculator is a must-have gift.

Writer's Gift Image
You can buy cute cartoon images, either prints or original, which are geared toward writers from http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/w/writer_s_gifts.asp. You can call their toll-free number in the United States and Canada to get the pricing on their cartoons. Their number is: 1- 888- 880- 8357. The cartoons are very comical and he or she will really enjoy it.

CoolStuff4Writers
Want to get your writer friend T-shirts, travel expense pads, and most importantly stress relievers? CoolStuff4Writers is the place to go. The direct link is: http://www.coolstuff4writers.com/Products/Cool_Stuff_For_Writers.html. They even have books and e-books that you can select from.

Writer Newsletter Subscriptions
This is another great gift because your writer will get much-needed information. You can select from several and here is a site where you can find some very interesting ones: http://www.writerswrite.com/newsletr.htm  You will be able to pick just the one you think he or she will like the most.

Gift certificates to The Library Workshop
On this site you can get anything and everything a writer would want from a notebook dictionary (that attaches to three-ring binders, and has other functions too, such as an internal date/clock and a converter for weights, measures and temperature) to a thesaurus. The link is http://www.thelibraryshop.org/writerscorner.html. They even have clothing and accessories for writers. It is a writer's wonderland of fun and useful ideas.

Gifts for Writers
Here is a link http://www.giftsforprofessionals.com/92599942-ac412.html from small leather goods to stationery and journals, a must-have for the writer. The costs vary, starting at around $9.00. Very affordable and will make the writer on your list extremely happy.

Personalized Gift Baskets
You can even buy your own baskets and add personalized items such as books on the craft of writing, pens, pads, dictionaries, etc. These can be found at most craft stores. Whatever type of basket you chose to create can be fit into your budget. You will definitely see a smile on their face when you give it to them.

Getting the above gifts should more than make your writer friend a happy camper and perhaps even a more fulfilled writer. I know it's worked for me.


*Please note this writer is not endorsing any sites or items, merely citing them as examples to make your shopping time easier and less time-consuming.


About the Author
Suzan L. Wiener has had numerous poems, stories, articles and shorter pieces published in publications such as The Writer's E-zine, Mature Living, Saturday Evening Post, Verses, Poetry Press (first prize) NEB Publishing (first prize), Moca Memoirs, Sacred Twilight, etc. She also has her love poetry e-book up at Lionsong Publications.