Gift Ideas for Writers and Authors

Know a writer or budding author who has a birthday coming up? Or are you wrecking your brain on what to give them for Christmas? Here are some cool gift ideas for writers and authors in your life.

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The Greatest Opening Lines Of Literature, From Anna Karenina to Slaughterhouse-Five

First Lines Literature Coffee Mug comes in a fun gift box

About this item

  • Featuring 24 opening lines of some of the greatest works of literature.
  • 12 oz. mug. Dishwasher and is microwave safe.

Why I love this item

It is sold by a small Brooklyn-based company called Unemployed Philosophers Guild. I am all for supporting and empowering small businesses. Plus shout out to Brooklyn where I got my first taste of living in the USA!

Retro, Shabby Chic, Vintage Typewriter Pencil Holder

Desk Organizer for the nostalgic types who harken back to the days of typewriters, and pen and paper. 4″ x 4″ Vintage typewriter pen holder for desk makes the perfect gift for writers on Christmas, Birthday, Author’s day, or any special occasion.

About this item

  • Has  2.8″ (length) x.2″ (width) x 2.8″ (height) space to hold pens, pencils and other desk accessories
  • This typewriter pencil/pen holder makes a cute desk accessory as well as a vintage home decoration
  • Qwerkywriter makes this an antique desk accessory and a great novelty gift for vintage or retro lovers
  • This Hemingway replica is made of polyresin and comes in a corrugated box ready to gift to male or female writers

Why I love this item

It is quirky as heck! It takes me back to the first typewriter that I inherited as a kid. My fingers were so small they used to get stuck between the keys.

Typewriter pencil holder gift idea for authors
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Author Bracelet with Typewriter, Gift Pen Container, Book Charm

This writer Bracelet is the perfect gift for yourself, Book Lover, Librarian, Reader, Bookworm, or Literary enthusiast, also can as a gift for a writer or someone keen on reading.

About this item

  • The Writer Bracelet is engraved with “She Believed She Could So She Did”
  • Pen Container Typewriter Book Charms.
  • Writer Bracelet Diameter: 6.4 cm(2.5 inch); She believed Charm: 2cm (0.78 inch); Typewriter Charm: 1.1*1.3 cm(0.43*0.51 inch); Book Charm: 0.7 cm(0.3 inch). Manual measuring permissible error.
  • High-Quality Stainless Steel Made, Free of Nickel Lead, Sturdy and Durable. High Polished Smooth Surface, with zinc alloy typewriter, book charms. Comfortable to Wear.
  • Elegant velvet jewelry pouches are used to package and ship the Writer Bracelet.

Why I love this item

This is so sentimental and sweet. It makes my heart melt.

There you have it, a few of my favorite gifts for writers, authors, book lovers, librarians, or giveaway prizes.

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