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!

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Moleskine Volant Mini Ruled Notebook

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.

02
Pride and Prejudice Book Clutch

Pride and Prejudice Book Clutch

Any fan of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will appreciate this witty Kate Spade book clutch ($328).

03
Baby Got Book Tote

Baby Got Book Tote

Cart your writing materials around in this "Baby Got Book" tote ($20).

04
Calligraphy Set

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.

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Pencil Flats

Pencil Flats

Wear your love of writing on your feet with these Jeffrey Campbell "Pencil Me In" flats ($100).

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Typewriter Memo Pad

Typewriter Memo Pad

This typewriter notepad ($13) is a cheeky twist on an everyday essential.

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Pencil Set

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."

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Pineapple Pencil Holder

Pineapple Pencil Holder

The pineapple pencil holder ($16) is an adorable way to keep office supplies handy at your desk.

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Manual Typewriter

Manual Typewriter

For modern writers with a love of old-school methods, give them this Royal Epoch manual typewriter ($240).

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Typewriter Key Necklace

Typewriter Key Necklace

This typewriter key necklace ($66) is the perfect fashion accessory for a writer.

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Pocket Notebooks

Pocket Notebooks

These pocket notebooks ($10 for two) are easy to carry along for note taking, but pretty enough to be on desk display.

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Desk Organizer

Desk Organizer

This pencil holder ($48) will dress up a desk and keep knickknacks organized.

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Note Candle

Note Candle

This adorable Mine Design "Take Note" candle ($24) has an erasable surface for writing notes.

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Brass Peacock Letter Opener

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.

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Pencil Cup

Pencil Cup

Where better to put your pencils than in this Kate Spade pencil cup ($40)?

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Writer's Block

Writer's Block

Infuse a little humor into your writing with this writer's block journal ($15).

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Ampersand Necklaces

Ampersand Necklaces

Friends who write together stay together. And they need these Kate Spade ampersand pendant necklaces ($98 for 2).

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Pencil Clock

Pencil Clock

This Karlsson Wanted Pencil Clock ($20) would make the perfect office decor.

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Pen Stand

Pen Stand

This pen stand ($35) has to be the most stylish way to hold a pen we've ever seen.

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Pencil Socks

Pencil Socks

Does it get any cuter than these got my number two socks ($12)?

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Jane Austen Candle

Jane Austen Candle

A Jane Austen Paddywax Library Collection candle ($28) is the perfect gift for the late-night scribe who writes by candlelight.

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Typewriter Mug

Typewriter Mug

This typewriter mug ($14) is a pretty (and functional) ode to writing.

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Ready, Set, Novel! Writer's Workbook

Ready, Set, Novel! Writer's Workbook

Give Ready, Set, Novel! Writer's Notebook ($17), a novel-writing handbook, to aspiring novelists.

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Typewriter Purse

Typewriter Purse

This Betsey Johnson typewriter satchel ($128) would hold notebooks, pens, books, and other writer essentials.

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Writer's Block Magnets

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.

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Procrastination Pen in a Box

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.

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Feather Bookmark

Feather Bookmark

A feather bookmark ($11) is the prettiest way to keep track of where you are in a novel.

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Writer's Mug

Writer's Mug

Start your morning right with this funny writer's mug ($16) featuring the writer's mantra: "Write drunk, edit sober."

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Pigma Micron Pen Set

Pigma Micron Pen Set

Write colorfully with this Pigma Micron pen set ($17).

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USB Typewriter Computer Keyboard

USB Typewriter Computer Keyboard

For a big-ticket item, gift this USB typewriter computer keyboard ($749) that transforms modern technology into a vintage typewriter.

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Gold Leather Dictionary

Gold Leather Dictionary

Look up words in style with a classy gold leather dictionary ($185).

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Keep Calm and Write On Poster

Keep Calm and Write On Poster

Give a writer some motivational decor with this typewriter keep calm and write on poster ($10).

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Living Biographies of Famous Novelists

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.