The Ultimate List of Gifts for Writers

Check out this mega list of gifts for writers—especially if you’re like me and live in a house full of aspiring authors.

I live in a house full of writers (which I’ve written about here). And at the moment, my daughter and youngest son are working on their novels for NaNoWriMo, while my oldest son is writing short stories to accompany his brother’s novel, and my husband has a couple of books he’s working on, as well as one in the editing stage.

With so many scribbling away in my family, I’ve learned exactly the kinds of gifts and inspiration that these storytellers drool over (besides pens and an endless supply of journals). So if you’re looking for some fun gifts for your aspiring author, then look no further! This guide is sure to contain quite a few gifts your wordsmith will love:

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Writer-Inspired Throw Pillows for their Room:

Give your aspiring author some comfy inspiration to lean on while they’re writing in bed or in their favorite chair with these beautiful throw pillows. Cushions also make great, fluffy lap desks to write on! 😉

Writer Creator Vintage Typewriter Pillow Write Read Edit Repeat Throw Pillow Vintage Writer’s Feather Quill Lumbar Pillow Library Books Wood Card Catalog Drawers Reading Lumbar Pillow Writer Throw Pillow Antique Typewriter Old Fashioned Typewriter Throw Pillow

Mugs for the Discerning Writer

You know as well as I do that your writer’s gonna need a strong cup of joe or a nice relaxing cuppa every now and then to keep them going. Why not grab them a fun mug to drink from?

Retreez Funny Mug Future Best Author Literary Novel Writer Journalist 16 Oz Enamel Stainless Steel Camping Campfire Coffee Mugs Cups – Sarcastic Motivational birthday gift for friends coworker dad mom Funny Mug My Im Writing Novel Writer Book Author Literary 11 Oz Ceramic Coffee Mugs Funny, Sarcastic, Motivational, Inspirational Birthday Present for Friends, Coworkers, Dad, M Hvnu1n 54521 I Am A Writer Mug Just Write Mug First Lines Literature Coffee Mug – The Greatest Opening Lines Of Literature, From Anna Karenina to Slaughterhouse Five – Comes in a Fun Gift Box – by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Please do not annoy the Writer Mug

Clothing Gifts for Writers

Let them show their “writer pride” by announcing to the world who they are (without having to say a word) with these fun t-shirts:

Writer T-Shirt Author Editor Vintage Retro Typewriter Tee I’m A Writer Anything You Say Or Do May Be Used In A Story T-Shirt Writer Facts Storyteller Nutrition Information T-Shirt

I’m a writer I make the voices in my head work for me T-Shirt Writer’s Block is a Figment of Your… Uh… T-shirt Novel Writer T-Shirt It’s OK Writers Should be Strange Bookworm T-Shirt Write Like No One’s Gonna Read It Advice T-Shirt

Jewelry for the Aspiring Authoress

My daughter has been drooling over almost all of these unique pieces of writer-inspired jewelry. A few of them are one-of-a-kind, so don’t miss out!

Library Book Necklace, Book Pendant,book Jewelry,gift for Teacher,teacher Jewelry, Gift for Writer,librarian,book Lover Writers Bracelet – Sterling Silver/Silver Plated, Gift For Writers, Literary Gift, Writers Gift Gutsy Goodness 24 Dip Pen Nibs Earrings Typewriter key Jewelry Bracelet spells WRITER Black and cream Typewriter key Bracelet Steampunk Jewelry recycled jewelry Writers Gift Dictionary Jewelry Scripturient Definition Pendant Necklace Lywjyb Birdgot I’d Rather Be Writing Bracelet Reading Gifts for Writers Readers Author Bloggers Journalist Novelist Literature Jewelry for Her (I’d Rather Be Writing)STORYTELLER Necklace CENWA Writers Gift Typewriter Jewelry Author Gift Word Warrior Cuff Bracelet Typewriter Writer Author Keychain Novelist Gift Ideas for Writers, Teachers, Editor (Word Warrior K)Typewriter Necklace Book Lover Chapter One and the End Earrings in Antique Bronze 12mm Leverback Dangle Embrace Your Narrative Keychain Copper with book and pen charms, author gift, novelist gift, journalist gift, writer gift, writer’s keychain

Writer Inspo for the Walls

Sometimes a writer just needs a spark of inspiration to spur them on. Check out some of these prints to mount on the wall above their writing desk (or all over their room).

Vintage Typewriter Watercolor Flowers | Printable Vintage Typewriter Prints Writer Parking Sign Create | Inspirational Art Print | Digital Download Mid Century Modern, Prints, Wall Art, Typewriter Print Author quote print // A writer is a world trapped in a person Writing Motivation Poster, Gift for Writer, Author, and Poet, Writing Manifesto Print, Inspirational Writing Poster, Wall Art for Writers Typewriter Dictionary Print, Vintage Dictionary Art Print, Book Lover Art Print, Writer Gift – Gifts for Authors, Recycled Gift for Writer – Ernest Hemingway Quote – There is nothing to writing – Inspirational Writer Gifts, Author Gift, Journalist Gift Wall Art

Fun Gifts for Writers’ Desk

Give your wordsmith some cool tools with which to write or to organize their desk:

Wordsworth & Black Calligraphy Pen Gift Set, Includes Ink Bottle, 6 Ink Cartridges, Ink Refill Converter, 6 Replacement Nibs, Premium Package, Journaling, Smooth Writing Pens [Silver Gold]Calligraphy Pen Set 14-3/4″ Wood Colonial Writing Desk with Accessories, Antique Vintage Style, Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Old Fashioned, Travel Desk DecoBros Desk Supplies Organizer Caddy, Black Marbrasse Desk Organizer with 2 Drawer, 360°Rotating Pen Holder for Desk, Desk Organizers and Accessories with 6 Slots Pencil Organizer + 2 Drawer, Art Supply Storage Box Caddy for Office (Green)EasyPAG Carved Hollow Flower Pattern 3 in 1 Desk Organizer Set – Letter Sorter, Pencil Holder and Stick Note Holder,White Lilly Pulitzer Paper Pad with Holder and Black Ink Pen, Notecube Includes 130 Sheets of Loose Note Paper and Metal Pen, Cute Office Supplies Set, Walking on Sunshine GTHER Planet Sticky Notes, Cute Fun Moon Sticky Note Rainbow Self Stick Self-Adhesive Notes Notepads Posted Writing Pads Stickers Paper (6 Pads, Planet)The vintage typewriter memo notepad and cute tiny Book Annotation set

Journals Make the Best Gifts for Writers

I like nice journals just as much as the next person, but my husband and kids are super freaks about them! I mean, we can’t go into a Barnes & Noble, any office supply store, or Marshall’s, for that matter, without one (or more) of them coming out with a new journal. Sigh.

Here are some lovely ones to add to your writer’s stockpile:

Leather Writing Journal Notebook, MALEDEN Classic Spiral Bound Notebook Refillable Diary Sketchbook Gifts with Unlined Travel Journals to Write in for Girls and Boys (Sky Blue)Leather Journal Writing Notebook – Antique Handmade Leather Bound Daily Notepad for Men + Women Unlined Paper 7 x 5 Inches, Perfect Gift for Art Sketchbook, Travel Diary and Notebooks to Write in Celestial Journal (Diary, Notebook)Leather Journal Diary Embossed Large Tree Notebook for Writing Leather Diary Handmade Leather Journal (10*7, Brown) Christmas EvZ Vintage Dark Green PU Leather Cover Loose Leaf Blank Notebook Journal Diary Gift Leather Journal with Semi-precious Stone & Buckle Closure Leather Diary Gift for Him Her REFILLABLE Personalized Premium Leather Journa Dictionary art vintage typewriter Notebook, typewriter stationery, Christmas gift, gift under 10, Mini Diary, Lined notebook, Secret Santa Personalized Journal | Vintage Style Hardcover Novelty Secret Diary Gift For Women or Men | Unique Custom Christmas Gift for Writer or Poet