Start shopping now!<\/p>\n
Click on each product name to get more information. Full disclosure: Many of the selections include affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission on sales. To keep it simple, presume they all have affiliate links. Also, prices are subject to change (I’ve seen changes in 48 hours!).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Authors and writers must<\/em> have a website. Make sure your gift recipient can get the “write” URL at a 30 percent discount. I use GoDaddy for URLs<\/a> (they offer site hosting, too), and use HostGator <\/a>for my website hosting. Get a 25 percent discount with coupon code\u00a0CJSAVE25<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Prices vary<\/strong><\/p>\n People who aren’t writers are impressed with people who are. You might as well reinforce that impression with this honest gift.<\/p>\n $15.99<\/strong><\/p>\n This beautiful leather journal cover (plus the actual journal) is the perfect gift for a successful or aspiring writer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Let me guide your author with an hour of telephone coaching time focused on his or her specific book.<\/p>\n $150 for one hour<\/strong><\/p>\n Use\u00a0a Moo.com gift card\u00a0to pay\u00a0for business cards, postcards, and other custom-designed and printed book marketing materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Price = how much you want to spend<\/strong><\/p>\n Nothing says “I’m a writer” like a door hanger! These are\u00a0hand-decorated using pages from classic literature and strung with biodegradable jute twine.<\/p>\n $13.72<\/strong><\/p>\n Can’t you picture this in any writer’s home office? Note that it’s available in three sizes and doesn’t include the pillow. (You can get a pillow insert at a craft or fabric store or at Target.)<\/p>\n $38+<\/strong><\/p>\n Let me give your author a book marketing tip every day for a year via email — for just 99 cents for the entire year! It’s the gift that keeps giving.<\/p>\n $.99 (yes, 99 cents for all 365 tips)<\/strong><\/p>\n Beverages not included.<\/p>\n $13.40<\/strong><\/p>\n Get it?\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n $12.96<\/strong><\/p>\n Authors need reader reviews and an Author Marketing Club\u00a0membership includes access to the very cool “Reviewer Grabber Tool” that helps them find and reach Amazon reviewers. Membership also includes access to other essential tools, free training, and a wonderful author community.<\/p>\n $24.95 per month or save 50 percent with the $149 annual plan<\/strong><\/p>\n This suitable-as-a-stocking-stuffer gift is a very, very<\/em> important reminder for every author and writer.<\/p>\n $4.99<\/strong><\/p>\n I love this! Colors are neutral, so women can wear it with anything.<\/p>\n $48.95<\/strong><\/p>\n Every author needs the inspiration of this laser-engraved\u00a0oak clock hanging over the desk.<\/p>\n $59<\/strong><\/p>\n You don’t have to be a cookbook author to love this.<\/p>\n $20.40<\/strong><\/p>\n 3 months $44.99<\/strong><\/p>\n I write all day and don’t know what I’d do without something like this. Save your writer’s mousing arm with this gift.<\/p>\n $12.99<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Try out a standing desk without a big investment. This adjustable device that sets on top of an existing desk is an affordable alternative to a full-on standing desk.<\/p>\n Authors swear by this software\u00a0that helps them organize their throughts and makes the\u00a0book-writing process easier. (I bought it, but haven’t tried it yet. )<\/p>\n $40\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Improve your storytelling skills and have fun at the same time with this game.<\/p>\n $27.99<\/strong><\/p>\n Every writer and author I know is also a serious reader. You have to hold those books in place with something, right?<\/p>\n $89<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s not enough that this is a clever idea and they’re pretty. They’re also handmade!<\/p>\n $17.85<\/strong><\/p>\n You don’t need to be in a book club to appreciate these glasses . . . but wouldn’t they make the perfect gift for your book club Secret Santa name draw?<\/p>\n $23.14<\/strong><\/p>\n There are a number of book marketing courses that will help your author learn how to do everything from leverage Amazon to improve author branding. This link will take you to a list of relevant courses — it’s several pages long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Course fees vary<\/strong><\/p>\n Now it’s your turn! What author-related gift do you want to receive? What gift would you recommend to our readers?<\/em><\/p>\n I\u00a0like to share\u00a0a \u201cTip of the Month,\u201d a free resource or tool for authors, on the last\u00a0Wednesday of the month.<\/p>\n This month,\u00a0let’s look ahead to 2018 with these fun calendars to color<\/a> from SarahTitus.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Coloring can be therapeutic.\u00a0\u00a0So can planning for success in the coming year by scheduling your book marketing activities on a calendar. But first, download Sarah’s printable calendar pages<\/a> to color,\u00a0and block out a\u00a0little\u00a0time to color with pencils, markers, or crayons in the most mindless way possible! You deserve it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our third annual “best gifts for authors and writers” list is certain to help you find just the right writer gift this holiday season.<\/p>\n From jewelry\u00a0designed especially for authors to gift cards and courses, you’ll find something here that your author or writer will love.<\/p>\n You’ll also find 32 more ideas<\/a> from last year, and another 29<\/a> from the year before.<\/p>\n Start shopping now!<\/p>\n Click on each product name to get more information. Full disclosure: Many of the selections include affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission on sales. To keep it simple, presume they all have affiliate links. Also, prices are subject to change (I’ve seen changes in 48 hours!).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":19888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,12],"tags":[638,237,913,175,641],"class_list":["post-10268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-tools","tag-author-gifts","tag-gifts","tag-gifts-for-authors-and-writers","tag-holiday-gifts","tag-writer-gifts"],"yoast_head":"\n1.\u00a0Literary Tea<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n2.\u00a0Website URL and hosting<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/godaddy-logo-300x79.png\"){kind=logo}
<\/a><\/div>\n3.\u00a0Writing is My Superpower T-shirt<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/writing-is-my-superpower-shirt-300x280.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n4.\u00a0Handmade Leather Journal (and it’s refillable!)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
$24.99<\/strong>
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/handmade-leather-journal-285x300.jpg\")
<\/a>5.\u00a0Book Marketing Coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/One-on-One-Coaching-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n6.\u00a0Moo.com gift cards<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Moo.com-gift-card-300x190.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n7.\u00a0Writer in Residence Door Hanger<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/writer-in-residence-door-hanger-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n8.\u00a0Typewriter Pillow Cover (pillow not included)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/typewriter-pillow-cover-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n9.\u00a0365 Daily Book Marketing Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/365-Daily-Book-Marketing-Tips-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n10.\u00a0Typewriter Coasters<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/typewriter-coasters-300x235.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n11.\u00a0Keep Clam and Proofread Mug<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/keep-clam-and-proofread-mug-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n12.\u00a0Author Marketing Club Membership<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/author_marketing_club.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\n13.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Grammar\u00a0Magnet<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/grammar_magnets-1-300x213.jpg\")
<\/a>14.\u00a0Typewriter Key Charm Bracelet<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tyewriter-key-bracelet-288x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n15.\u00a0Wood Quote Clock<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Hemingway-quote-wood-clock-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n16.\u00a0The<\/span> Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook: A Collection of Stories with Recipes<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/artists-writers-cookbook-240x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span>17.\u00a0Book of the Month Club<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Gifting-1_0003_BOTMGifting4_01-300x200.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n18.\u00a0Ergonomic Wrist Pad Memory Foam Mouse Pad<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/ergonomic-wristpad-240x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n19.\u00a0<\/span>Standing Desk Alternative<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/standing-desk-alternative-209x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n20.\u00a0Scrivener Software<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Scrivener-300x216.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n21.\u00a0Dixit Storytelling Game<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dixit-300x236.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n22.\u00a0Steampunk Bookends<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/steampunk-bookends-300x200.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n23.\u00a0Typewriter Birthstone Earrings<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/tyewriter-earrings-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n24.\u00a0Book Club Wine Glasses<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/book-club-wine-glasses-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n25.\u00a0Udemy Book Marketing Courses<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Tip of the Month<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/buildbookbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3963.png\")
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