It’s my favorite time of the year, when I watch Hallmark holiday movies while searching the Internet for gifts that authors and writers will love.<\/p>\n
This is the sixth year I’ve done this, and I got a little help with ideas this time. I used Help a Reporter Out (HARO)<\/a>, a service that helps journalists find sources.<\/p>\n I was able to use about one-quarter of the nearly 40 responses generated by my HARO query. That help, combined with my own digging around, yielded 29 excellent ideas for you, a writer friend, or someone in your writing group.<\/p>\n You’ll find a wide range of gift types and prices. Start shopping!<\/p>\n Click on each product name to get more information. Full disclosure: Some of the selections include affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission on sales but the cost to you is the same. To keep it simple, presume they all have affiliate links. Also, prices are subject to change (I\u2019ve seen changes in the past 48 hours!).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Cute and colorful book socks\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This company has a really nice collection of bright and colorful socks for book lovers. There are several options at this Amazon link<\/a>, and more on the manufacturer\u2019s Happypop brand site<\/a>, where there\u2019s a 20 percent off Black Friday sale.<\/p>\n $6.99<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Punny teas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As a tea drinker, I love these LiTEAry teas. Options include Agatha ChrisTEA and Mark Twainquility.<\/p>\n $8.99 for 20 teabags<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3. Author t-shirt <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Tell the world you\u2019re an author by wearing your job title on a t-shirt. You can find a lot of \u201cauthor\u201d t-shirts online, but I like the simplicity of this one and the \u201cAsk me about my book!\u201d message on the back. Pick your own style and color; sizes run a little small.<\/p>\n Basic t-shirt, $24.25<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. The Courage Habit<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This guide helps creative professionals \u2013 you \u2013 to create courage as a brain-based habit, leading to everything writers need to find success: confidence, progress towards goals, and emotional resilience.<\/p>\n $13.84<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. Reader Book Review Form<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Every author needs a copy of my fill-in-the-blanks form that helps readers write those all-important reader reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and other retail and review sites. There\u2019s one for fiction and another for nonfiction.<\/p>\n $9 for one, $17 for both fiction and nonfiction forms<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6. Aqua Notes Waterproof Note Pad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Back by popular demand! If you\u2019re like me and get your best ideas in the shower, you need this.<\/p>\n $9.50<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7. How Your Story Sets You Free<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A great choice for memoirists, this guide teaches you how to share your experiences and invaluable knowledge with the people who need it most, whether it be in a book, blog post, motivational speech, or conversation.<\/p>\n $10.99<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8. Prospek blue light glasses <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve all heard plenty about the potential for harm from blue light emitted by digital devices. Reduce eye strain and headaches with computer glasses.<\/p>\n Starting at $38.45<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 9. Literary Places<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A travel journalist provides comprehensive and atmospheric outlines of the\u00a0<\/strong>history and culture of 25 literary places around the globe, as well as how they intersect with the\u00a0lives of the authors\u00a0and the works that make them significant.\u00a0Full-page color illustrations\u00a0instantly transport you to each location.<\/p>\n $14.85<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10. Marble notebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For the writer who has everything.<\/p>\n Starting at $85<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 11. 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die<\/em> Page-a-Day Calendar 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n With the insight of a bookseller and the enthusiasm of a devoted reader, James Mustich shares hundreds of titles that range from the obscure to the immortal, the ancient to the contemporary.\u00a0This is definitely going on my wish list!<\/p>\n $11.70<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 12. AuthorLab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Save your favorite author time with an AuthorLab membership. AuthorLab is an all-in-one author platform with industry-leading software, tools, templates, and training videos for book covers, layouts, websites, and promotional materials. .<\/p>\n $29\/month or $199 annually (get 50% off with my coupon code, AuthorLab50)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13. 365 Daily Book Marketing Tips <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Let me give your author a book marketing tip every day for a year via email \u2014 for just 99 cents for the entire year! It\u2019s the gift that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n $.99 (yes, 99 cents for all 365 tips)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 14. Grammarly premium <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This version of the popular Grammarly tool goes beyond grammar to help your favorite writer ensure that everything they write is clear, engaging, and professional.<\/p>\n $29.95\/month, $19.98\/month quarterly, $11.66\/month annually<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 15. Noocaf Focus coffee<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Writers need two things to succeed: caffeine, and the ability to focus. This unique dark coffee blend does both by adding nootropics \u2013 substances that might improve memory, creativity, and motivation.<\/p>\n $32 for 12 oz. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 16. Writer travel mug<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Keep that Noocaf coffee hot in this book-themed stainless steel travel mug. What a great stocking stuffer!<\/p>\n $23.99<\/strong><\/p>\n 17. Notebook with super powers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Now the author who likes to compose in a notebook and edit on the computer can bridge the analog and digital worlds. Write on Optik Paper, then download the companion free Scribzee app to scan, save, organize, share, and access notes at any time, from any place.<\/p>\n $9.99<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 18. Handwoven book necklace<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A mother\/daughter duo handcrafts this seed bead necklace on an 18-inch silver-plated chain. The pair donates 10 percent of the profits to the House of Heroes, an organization that helps repair and improve the homes of military and public safety veterans who need help.<\/p>\n $40<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 19. \u201cCareful or you\u2019ll end up in my novel\u201d bracelet <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The adjustable bracelet made of stainless steel fits anyone and comes with a polishing cloth. It\u2019s packaged in a gift bag.<\/p>\n $13.99<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 20. WordSmith Deck<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Get 100 intellectually stimulating writing prompt cards designed to inspire journaling, cure writer\u2019s block, cultivate creative writing, and sharpen writing skills.<\/p>\n $19.99<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 21. Multi-tasking Lap Desk with USB Light<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I liked my plain, ordinary, nothing special lap desk that I use on the porch in the summer until I saw this beauty. In addition to a nice little tablet slot, it has a slide out mouse deck with a smartphone slot.<\/p>\n $48.24<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 22. Smartphone external battery pack\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I love this portable iPhone external battery \u2013 I never travel without it. Whether you get this brand or another (Anker also has lighter options with less power), I recommend an external battery pack not only for travel, but for pesky power outages. (Stuff happens.)<\/p>\n $49.99<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 23. You are a great, great author mug<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n All politics aside, this should be your motto. If it\u2019s a gift for someone else, tell them this is exactly what you think of them. Motivate them while making them smile. We all need both, hugely.<\/p>\n $14.95<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 24. R-E-A-D bunting<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Add this simple garland to your favorite author\u2019s stocking while supporting an independent artist.<\/p>\n $11<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 25. Apple AirPods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I had a pair of knock-off, $20 wireless earbuds until my family felt so sorry for me that they bought me the real thing for my birthday. These truly are a must-have for any book lover who listens to audiobooks all the time, as I do.\u00a0I\u2019m no longer tethered to my phone with a cord when I\u2019m walking, doing housework, or cooking.<\/p>\n Splurge on this pair or, if you don’t have an iPhone, get the equivalent for your phone. For me, they are almost as life-changing as my DVR.<\/p>\n $134<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 26. Library Card Zipper Pouch\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n How cute is this old-school library card zipper bag? It\u2019s perfect for the baby boomer on your list. Scroll through all of the other options on the page, too. There\u2019s one for every kind of book lover.<\/p>\n $12.00<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 27. I\u2019d Rather Be Reading Tote<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Wouldn\u2019t this make a good book club gift? Side and bottom gussets mean it will hold a lot of books \u2013 or anything else. Click through to the second picture to see all of the colors available for this strong canvas tote.<\/p>\n $22.50 <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 28. Author earrings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a subtle way to say, \u201cI\u2019m a writer.\u201d They\u2019re a great stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift.<\/p>\n $10.37<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 29.<\/a> The Celebrity Black Book 201<\/em><\/a>9<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Does your favorite author want a celebrity endorsement for their book cover? This resource has verified mailing addresses for more than 56,000 celebrities, influencers, and public figures worldwide.<\/p>\n $97<\/strong><\/p>\n We have many more ideas in previous gift guides. They include “27 of the best gifts EVER for authors and writers<\/a>” and \u201cGifts for authors and writers: 25 perfect, hand-picked ideas<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n You’re certain to find just the right gifts in any of these guides.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s your turn! If you use or enjoy something that would make a great holiday gift for an author or writer, tell us about it in a comment.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s my favorite time of the year, when I watch Hallmark holiday movies while searching the Internet for gifts that authors and writers will love.<\/p>\nGifts that authors and writers will love<\/h2>\n
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