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 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 I Am A Writer Mug Just Write Mug Coffee Mug Gift for Book Lover, Writer Twenty-Six Letters Infinite Stories Writer Reader Poet Book Club 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:

I’m A Writer Anything You Say Or Do May Be Used In A Story T-Shirt Writer Facts Storyteller Nutrition Information T-Shirt Writer’s Block is a Figment of Your… Uh… T-shirt Novel Writer T-Shirt Write Like No One’s Gonna Read It Advice T-Shirt Cool Writers Art For Men Women Author Writing Book Writer T-Shirt Cool Writing Art For Men Women Writer Author Writing Lover T-Shirt Funny Novelty Writer Art for Men Women Author & Screenwriter T-Shirt Author Shirts for Women Writing T-Shirt Write On Tee Tops

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 Gutsy Goodness 24 Dip Pen Nibs Earrings Writers Gift Dictionary Jewelry Scripturient Definition Pendant Necklace 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 Charm Bracelet: Personalized Initial, Book, Typewriter, Pencil AUTHOR TYPEWRITER Key BRACELET: Crafted with Vintage Typewriter Keys for Aspiring Authors I’d Rather Be Writing Bracelet

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 Prints Writer Parking Sign 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 Typewriter Art Print Writer Wall Art Typewriter Print Writers Day Poster

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 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 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 48 Pieces Stationery Set with Letter Paper and Envelopes(White)Fulmoon 12 Set Small Spiral Notebooks A6 with Pens & Holder, Forest Greens

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)EvZ Vintage Dark Green PU Leather Cover Loose Leaf Blank Notebook Journal Diary Gift 3 Moon Blue Lapis Embossed Vintage Leather Journal | 240 Pages of Antique Handmade Deckle Edge Vintage Paper, Leather Sketchbook, Drawing Journal, Great Gift (5 by 7 inch, black)FOCUS DAY A5 Journal Notebook for Women Men, 320 Pages Lined Journaling Notebook with 100GSM Thick Paper, Hardcover Leather Note book for Work Writing Note Taking Diary, School, 5.7” X 8.4”, Green 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