Christmas Gifts for Writers
It was a dark and snowy night pervaded by shadows of uncertainty, whenceforth a figure emerged to begin Christmas shopping. The fear of failed promises and unsatisfactory gifts loomed over the figure's shouldersa burden too heavy to bear....
This scenario could have easily been avoided, however, if that figure read this guide. Buying Christmas gifts for writers is actually quite easy. Writers are just book nerds at heart with a passion to share their unbridled intelligence with the rest of humanity. If anything, the most you'd get as a disappointed reaction is a disapproving look of condescension at your lack of resolve and effort. Just kidding! No, but really. If you truly want to make a writer happy you need to think outside the box on some things. Little trinkets can mean a lotit's not like you need to be Big Spender.
Writing Utensils
Although ballpoint pens and #2 HB pencils can get the job done, it is nice to consider that writing is an art form. A writer would especially appreciate that acknowledgement. Not everyone can string a decent sentence together and, therefore, you should show the author that his (or her) written word is beautiful. You can do this by giving a specialized pen or pencil.
Paper
Don't go out and think, "I know what that writer needs: PAPER." No. Just don't do that. If you're going to buy paper it needs to be given with several other items. Otherwise you'll just look like a cheap-o with a lack of creativity.
Electronic Writing
Many believe print is dead and that everything can be found online now. "Print is dead" is not equivalent to the phrase "writing is dead," however. Before you assume there's nothing else writers can possibly do with their lives, why don't you try and get them a computer-based writing gift?
Journals and Planners
We all need to keep our lives in order, whether that means venting to ourselves in a journal or organizing dayday activities via a planner.
Books on Writing
Writers can never get enough reading material. What's better than getting on book on writing tips? Maybe a book publishing deal, but that can hold off until after this gift.
Novelties and Fun
Give a silly gift or a useful trinket. Writing doesn't have to be just about the boring stuff.
Accessories
As with clothing, ''accessorize, accessorize, accessorize''. Believe it or not, a writer's desk is incomplete without the extra tools.
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