Secret Santa ideas and Christmas gift ideas for writers
One of my favourite Christmas gifts as a child was a new surfboard.
Certainly my brother and I were surf crazy getting up at dawn to cycle the few kilometres to our local point break.
Indeed we would brave the dark, glassy waters predawn as the town lights twinkled in the distance.
Meanwhile, today I’d still love a new surfboard for Christmas (hint, hint!), however, gifts for writers are also high on my list.
So this week I’ve put together a few smart gift ideas for the writers in your life.
But most importantly they’d make a great writing gift for yourself!
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Smart gift ideas: Journal
Nothing gets creative juices flowing more for many than ditching digital and putting pen to paper.
Indeed I always say yes to a notebook or journal gift.
You can never have enough.
Certainly they are smart gift ideas for jotting down memories on the fly, brainstorming stories or journaling about your life in the moment.
And Papier has an always-changing range of beautiful notebooks with the option for personalised embossing.
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Organising your desk
If you want to sit down to write and be productive, having all your notebooks, pens, computer and cords in one spot is a great time saver.
Certainly desk organisers are a super first step and make smart gift ideas.
Plus they can look pretty neat and cool!
So banish procrastination by making your writing space uncluttered and inviting.
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Inspiration for your mind
Nothing makes you a better writer than reading widely.
Indeed reading other people’s life stories can be hugely inspiring and enjoyable.
But if you find picking a book hard, why not sign up for a monthly or annual Audible subscription?
Firstly, audiobooks are smart gift ideas because you always have a huge choice to pick from.
Second, listening to an audiobook is a great way to fill in time while driving, gardening or cleaning.
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Final say: Smart gift ideas
I hope this list of smart gift ideas for writers gets you inspired and motivated to write over the holidays and into the new year.
Indeed be sure to include a couple of gift suggestions in your Santa letter and drop hints to family and friends!
This year my family and I will be spending Christmas locally.
However, I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year wherever you are around the world.
Certainly I hope you can spend the time sharing and making new memories to cherish.
Happy writing!
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Your say
What gift is on your list this Christmas? I always love hearing from different people. Drop me an email or leave a reply in the comments section at the end of this article.
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First published December 13, 2018: This article has been updated and improved.
