27 Gifts The Writers In Your Life Will Actually Use

A writer needs fuel. Whether that’s in the form of caffeine, water, or another chosen libation, the stainless steel, insulated Yeti Rambler keeps beverages cold or hot until the last drop. That means no need for refills until the tank is empty, allowing for uninterrupted writing time. Plus, a Chug Cap allows for easy, quick sipping (of not-hot drinks), and the bottle is available in a dozen cute colors.

Inspire the aspiring writer in your life with a journal that includes prompts, questions, and quotes based on the former First Lady’s memoir on finding her own voice. As Michelle Obama says, “Your story is the most powerful part of who you are,” and this journal will enable one to reflect on that story, where it’s been—and where it’s going.

For copious note takers, annotaters, outliners, and brainstormers, a set of vibrant retractable gel pens is a color-coding dream. This pack comes with eight hues of smooth, easy-to-grip, comfy pens–and nearly 4,000 5 star reviews! As one happy customer wrote, “Love these pens-they write smooth like butter!” A delicious gift for writers, indeed.

Working from home can become monotonous—and aspiring writers often have their own offices. Give the gift of portable office space with a mobile workstation that accommodates laptops, tablets, and smart phones. This memory foam lap desk features a slide-out mouse pad with a phone slot that allows for charging, as well as a wrist rest and handle for easy portability so the office can move, well, anywhere.

In the digital writing age, passwords are lyfe. The Clever Fox Password Book keeps all online passwords in one place, which is especially helpful for freelancer types who are more than likely logging into multiple content management systems, job sites, portfolio websites, and more on any given day. This practical pick has an inner pocket for notes, pen holder, bookmark, and includes space to write important data, wireless & email settings, and software license information. It’s a pretty decent gift for anyone who needs to stay digitally organized.

A writer can never really have too many notebooks and to be fair, there are tons of stylish options out there now. They don’t all have nearly-perfect ratings on Amazon, though. This spiral notebook from Studio Oh features a heavy duty, durable wire binding that allows its 160 lined pages to lay completely flat when it’s open. There’s also the inspiring cover—and let’s face it: who couldn’t use a little extra encouragement these days?

Writers’ desks can tend to get a little…crowded. This nifty gifty allows your favorite author can keep their desktop clutter-free and their phone charged. Yep, in addition to holding pens, pencils, scissors, and the like, the Lecone organizer is also a wireless charging stand. Bonus: With a spot to prop the phone upright, typing/taking notes while chatting is a breeze. What’s not to love about this unassuming little desk accessory?

If you’re after a quick gift that’s inexpensive but looks extra chic, add this marble pencil cup to your list. Made of ceramic with  matte print finish and chic gold trim, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for someone whose desk could use a little extra oomph. Simple, sleek, and stylish, this holder isn’t exclusively for writing utensils, either: It can also be used to stow makeup brushes, kitchen utensils—author’s choice!

Staying organized and on schedule is crucial for anyone who writes for a living—or aspires to. Enter the dry-erase monthly calendar where said writer can mark when stories or drafts are due, jot down meetings, and attach notes, photos, and more, thanks to a magnetic whiteboard surface. This life-saver comes with an anti-scratch frame, detachable marker tray, and is easily mounted on walls, making it perfect for any home (or not-home) office!

These sterling silver quotation mark earrings are handcrafted, hypoallergenic, and just dang clever. Whether the recipient is an established or aspiring writer, this punctuational pair of studs nods to her passion and says it in the subtlest of ways—something any wordsmith is bound to appreciate. Plus, they’re understated enough for daily wear with any outfit, which is always a bonus.

Raise your hand if you’ve had some of your best ideas in the shower! Well, apparently this is a thing—and the folks at Aqua Notes have made it so those brilliant nuggets won’t be forgotten once the water’s turned off. The waterproof notepad can be mounted via suction cup to the shower wall and comes with 40 perforated sheets for taking those notes to go. It’s also made in the USA and recyclable, so this is a writer gift you can feel good about.

For writers who do interviews or want to save their own inspired thoughts on the fly, a recorder is a must-have. This one is affordable and well-scored on Amazon, with 83% of over 4,600 reviews rating it a 4 or 5. It features a noise-cancellation microphone, voice-activating option, and easy-to-operate functions. Transferring files to a computer is also simple and the lightweight, portable design means your favorite writer can take it anywhere!