Gifts For Writers
38 Gifts For Wordsmiths and Aspiring Novelists
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Ready or not, the holiday season is in the air — Starbucks's red cups, twinkling Christmas lights, and all. We've already got holiday shopping on the brain, so we're sharing a roundup of gifts for the writers in your life. So if you know any aspiring novelists who need a little nudge to get pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), gift these to inspire a future Jane Austen. No matter what kind of writer they are, these novel gift ideas are sure to cure a case of writer's block — check them out now!
1 Moleskine Volant Mini Ruled Notebook
These Moleskine Volant mini ruled notebooks ($6 for two) are easily stashed in a purse for those random bursts of inspiration.
2 Pride and Prejudice Book Clutch
Any fan of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will appreciate this witty Kate Spade book clutch ($328).
3 Baby Got Book Tote
Cart your writing materials around in this "Baby Got Book" tote ($20).
4 Calligraphy Set
A writer hoping to harken back to the days of fountain pens needs a calligraphy set ($30) to add flair to her handwritten notes.
5 Pencil Flats
Wear your love of writing on your feet with these Jeffrey Campbell "Pencil Me In" flats ($100).
6 Typewriter Memo Pad
This typewriter notepad ($13) is a cheeky twist on an everyday essential.
7 Edgar Allan Poe Mug
As the description says, put the "Poe" in your evening "poetry" by sipping from this "Nevermore and More" mug ($15).
8 Pencil Set
This cheeky Kate Spade pencil set ($20) features sayings like "what's the word," "in a manner of speaking," "55 words per minute," "the dotted line," and "from me to you."
9 Pineapple Pencil Holder
The pineapple pencil holder ($16) is an adorable way to keep office supplies handy at your desk.
10 Manual Typewriter
For modern writers with a love of old-school methods, give them this Royal Epoch manual typewriter ($240).
11 Typewriter Key Necklace
This typewriter key necklace ($66) is the perfect fashion accessory for a writer.
12 Pocket Notebooks
These pocket notebooks ($10 for two) are easy to carry along for note taking, but pretty enough to be on desk display.
13 Desk Organizer
This pencil holder ($48) will dress up a desk and keep knickknacks organized.
14 Pencil Bracelet
For the fully committed writers, a whimsical pencil bracelet ($18) is the ideal accessory.
15 Note Candle
This adorable Mine Design "Take Note" candle ($24) has an erasable surface for writing notes.
16 Brass Peacock Letter Opener
A Jonathan Adler brass peacock letter opener ($98) meets that perfect balance of form-meets-function with a touch of whimsy.
17 Pencil Cup
Where better to put your pencils than in this Kate Spade pencil cup ($40)?
18 Writer's Block
Infuse a little humor into your writing with this writer's block journal ($15).
19 Ampersand Necklaces
Friends who write together stay together. And they need these Kate Spade ampersand pendant necklaces ($98 for 2).
20 Pencil Clock
This Karlsson Wanted Pencil Clock ($20) would make the perfect office decor.
21 Hand Signal Bookmarks
Real book-lovers will appreciate these hand signal bookmarks ($6 for 3).
22 Pen Stand
This pen stand ($35) has to be the most stylish way to hold a pen we've ever seen.
23 Pencil Socks
Does it get any cuter than these got my number two socks ($12)?
24 Jane Austen Candle
A Jane Austen Paddywax Library Collection candle ($28) is the perfect gift for the late-night scribe who writes by candlelight.
25 Typewriter Mug
This typewriter mug ($14) is a pretty (and functional) ode to writing.
26 Ready, Set, Novel! Writer's Workbook
Give Ready, Set, Novel! Writer's Notebook ($17), a novel-writing handbook, to aspiring novelists.
27 Typewriter Purse
This Betsey Johnson typewriter satchel ($128) would hold notebooks, pens, books, and other writer essentials.
28 Pencil Pouch
Kate Spade's "dot Your I's" pencil pouch ($30) is a sweet way to store pens and pencils.
29 Writer's Block Magnets
These poet word magnets ($20) are the best for writer's block and just a fun, wordy addition to any magnetic fridge.
30 Procrastination Pen in a Box
This Procrastination Pen in a Box ($14) is a funny and practical gift for writers with a tendency to procrastinate.
31 Feather Bookmark
A feather bookmark ($11) is the prettiest way to keep track of where you are in a novel.
32 Writer's Mug
Start your morning right with this funny writer's mug ($16) featuring the writer's mantra: "Write drunk, edit sober."
33 Pigma Micron Pen Set
Write colorfully with this Pigma Micron pen set ($17).
34 USB Typewriter Computer Keyboard
For a big-ticket item, gift this USB typewriter computer keyboard ($749) that transforms modern technology into a vintage typewriter.
35 On Writing
Stephen King's part-memoir, part-instructional book, On Writing ($17), is a must read for any aspiring writer.
36 Gold Leather Dictionary
Look up words in style with a classy gold leather dictionary ($185).
37 Keep Calm and Write On Poster
Give a writer some motivational decor with this typewriter keep calm and write on poster ($10).
38 Living Biographies of Famous Novelists
Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (from $2) is sure to inspire with a look back at the lives of such famous writers as Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and Mark Twain.
