25 Creative Gift Ideas for Writers this Holiday Season
It is never too early to start your holiday shopping! If you are looking for literary-themed gifts for your writer friends or just shopping for a little something for yourself this season, you’ll love this list of 25 creative gift ideas for writers this holiday season.
From practical gifts such as pens and notebooks to fun gift ideas for writers, such as personalized pillows and candles, you are sure to find a gift for every writer on your holiday shopping list.
25 Creative Gift Ideas for Writers
Here are 25 affordable and creative gift ideas sure to satisfy every writer on your shopping list!
Practical Creative Gift Ideas for Writers
From blue-light blocking glasses to pretty pens to fidget toys, you’ll love this list of useful gifts that will last beyond the holiday season.
1. One Line a Day Journal
This beautiful journal prompts you to write one a line over the span of five years and fill the pages with memories and moments worth looking back on. It’s a great practical gift for the writer who wants to start keeping a journal but is daunted by the thought of starting.
2. Liquid Ink Ballpoint Pens
People can say what they like, but writers can never have too many pens. These liquid ink ballpoint pens make a great stocking stuffer gift and they’re a delight to look at!
3. Retro Typewriter Pen Holder
Pair this cute retro typewriter pen holder with a set of pens and you’ll have a gift every writer on your holiday shopping list will love!
4. Paper Plans Gold Foil Journal
This beautiful journal will look great on any writer’s desk or bedside table. Lined with gold foil and illustrated with gorgeous cover art, this journal makes a thoughtful gift.
5. Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Because writers spend a significant amount of time staring at a screen, it is important for them to look out for their eyes. These may not be the most attractive gift on this list, but they are one of the most practical.
6. Infinity Fidget Cube
Fidget toys are a great way to combat stress, anxiety, and procrastination. Keep the infinity cube on hand for whenever you need a quick distraction or use it while you’re journaling to improve your focus!
7. Metal Cat Bookmark
This cute metal cat bookmark is a perfect practical stocking stuffer gift for writers that will make bookmarking any book a visual delight.
Creative Gift Ideas for the Foodie Writer
Here are several fun gift ideas for the writers who enjoy a good evening drink or a bar of chocolate after a fulfilling writing session.
8. Historically Modern Designs
For the foodie who enjoys sipping good drinks from beautiful glasses, Historically Modern Designs Oaxaca Glasses make the perfect gift.
Historically Modern Designs creates drinkware worth talking about. Their Oaxaca Glasses (gifted) come in a set of two beautifully packaged in a ready-to-gift box and make a lovely gift for people passionate about their evening drink. Use code WRITEGIFT for 20% off your order.
9. Pencil Chocolate
This unusual chocolate is milk chocolate inspired by pencils. The chocolate is infused with cedar and pine, two woods most commonly used to make pencils, and the bar is scattered with roasted nibs.
10. Literary Libations Book
This fun book enables writers to “raise the perfect toast to Shakespeare, Austen, Kerouac, Woolf, and more. With drink pairing recommendations for nearly 200 classic and contemporary works of fiction, Literary Libations is a necessary addition to bookshelves and bar tops everywhere.
11. DIY Vodka Infusion Kit
This set comes with a delicious selection of herbs and spices and two cute bottles ready to be filled with a tasty infused vodka perfect for holiday drinks.
12. Tequila Mockingbird Book
Here is another exciting book that pairs books with cocktails. Pair this book with Historically Modern Designs’ Oaxaca Glasses to create a great gift!
13. Read Between the Wines Tumbler
This fun wine tumbler comes in a ready-to-gift box and is perfect for the writer who enjoys unwinding after a long day with a glass of wine.
14. Write Drunk Edit Sober Poster
If you are looking for something to evoke a smile, you’ll love this humorous poster.
Literary Themed Gifts for Writers
From customizable pillow covers to Alice in Wonderland themed ink bottles, you’ll love this collection of literary themed gifts for writers.
15. Customizable Writer’s Pillow Cover
Customize this simple but classic pillow cover with a favorite quote or phrase and you’ll have a gift any writer will keep on their sofa for years to come.
16. The Original Magnetic Poetry Kit
These fantastic kit of magnetic words makes it easy to create word art on one’s fridge in just a few minutes!
17. Immortal Perfumes Dead Writers Perfume
This charming perfume is made to replicate the “scent of old libraries and the ghosts of words past await in this bookish blend.”
18. Anne of Green Gables Tea Tin
This tea tin contains a delicious blend of green tea and herbs inspired by Avonlea. The tin itself is also definitely a keeper! Note: Check out Novel Tea Tins for a massive selection of literary-inspired tea tins.
19. Down the Rabbit Hole Ink Bottle
Ferris Wheel Press has a truly amazing collection of literary themed ink bottles and pens, as well as a beautiful collection of journals. You are sure to find the color and literary theme perfect for the writer on your shopping list!
20. Novel Teas Literary Quote Tea Bags
This bag of tea contains twenty-five teabags, each with its own literary quote on the tag. What a fun way to start the day!
Creative Cozy Gifts for the Writer’s
There is nothing like cozying up in an inviting space to journal or write. Check out these cozy gift ideas for both the writer and the writer’s writing nook!
21. Green Glass Banker’s Lamp
This classy yet useful lamp makes an elegant and lasting gift that is sure to sit on any writer’s desk for a long time to come.
22. Smells Like She’s Writing a Bestseller Candle
This cozy literary-themed candle comes in a variety of different scents and is perfect for any writing corner or book nook.
23. Folding Book Lamp
This amazing foldable book lamp fits neatly into small spaces and gives off a charming glow!
24. Blooming Anemone Robe
This beautiful robe is lightweight and versatile and the perfect thing to throw on for a cozy morning writing session.
Ulivary is a female-founded and women-owned brand that offers free shipping worldwide on orders over $50 and a 30-day free return and refund policy so you can shop with peace of mind. Additionally, use code LAYLA23 for 20% off your order!
25. Popcorn Bowl w/ Sifter
This fun popcorn bowl is perfect for cozying up with in the evening and the best part is, the innovative sifter at the base of the bowl makes sure all you’ll ever get out of the bowl is popcorn instead of sneaky kernels.
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Writers
I have yet to write a new stocking stuffer gift guide for writers, so check out last year’s best stocking stuffers for writers post if you’re shopping for stocking stuffers!
My hope is you came away from reading this after finding the perfect gift for the writer on your list. If you are still in search of inspiration, check out my gift guide category!
What is your favorite gift idea off this list? Which gift would you love to give? What gift would you love to receive? Tell me below!
Yelling Rosa
WELL WRITTEN ✍️🎄
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Dearest Layla, I can definitively say that we have the same tastes!
Do you know that I already have anti-glare glasses? My husband gave them to me.
As for the book-shaped lamp, I gave it to a dear friend of mine.
I also really like the pens and the typewriter-shaped pen holder. THANK YOU!!
Resa
Cool ideas, Layla.
Have you heard of “The Writer’s Block: 786 Ideas To Jump-start Your Imagination” by Jason Rekulak? It’s actually in the shape of a block. Kinda fun!
Layla Todd
Oo, thanks for sharing the Writer’s Block with me! I must check it out. 🧡
Resa
It’s cool & cute! 🧡
AmyRose🌹
Layla, what a list!! Talk about dreams and scrumptious ideas! LOVED every single one of them! I’m making my list for artists ….. and my ideas are just about as scrumptious as yours along with a hefty price tag. LOL
Layla Todd
Thank you for stopping by, Amy! 🧡
K.F. Hartless
I’m thinking that typewriter pen holder needs to find a place here. Oh, and those tea bags with quotes, how fun is that? What a great list, Layla. Happy holidays to you!
Layla Todd
Thank you so much for stopping by! 🥰
K.F. Hartless
My pleasure. 🙂
Bridgette
Thank you for this list! I’ll be sending it off to my family 🙂
D. Wallace Peach
So many good ideas, Layla. I’m particularly taken with the “Dead Writers Perfume.” Lol. And the Folding Book Lamp is particularly beautiful and useful! I’ll have to a link to my husband. <3 <3
Layla Todd
Thank you, Diana! I love that folding lamp myself. 🧡
Pooja G
These are all great ideas and the typewriter penholder is so cool 😊
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
All of these are unique and wonderful, Layla! The retro typewriter holder is so cute. 🙂 🩷
Layla Todd
Thank you, Lauren! It’s such a cute little typewriter. 🧡
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
🥰🍂🍁
Ingrid
Some lovely ideas here, Layla 📖 ❤️
Belladonna
Perfect timing!!!! Love the ideas you have.
Jennifer Pentland
Great gift ideas! I love the Anne of Green Gables Tea Tin. It was one of my favorite childhood stories.📕🍵💛
Layla Todd
Yes! Love Anne of Green Gables. 🧡
Michele Lee
Your gift ideas are great – as you do! Love the candle! 🕯️
Layla Todd
Thank you, Michele! Candles are such a simple little beautiful thing. 🧡
Michele Lee
You’re welcome, Layla and yes, they are. 😊🙏🏻
Andrew McDowell
Happy Holidays!
Ka
Wow! These are all great. At first i was just smitten with the ‘one liner’ journal. Then I just wanted almost everything on the list. The ‘one liner’ is for someone specific who I was encouraging. What a great list! Message is from Ka. WP seems to be giving me the “log in” request that often shows me as anonymous…
Layla Todd
Thank you, Ka! I find the one liner journal such a fun concept. 🧡
🌍 Thoughts and personal and comprehensive development.
NICE POST 💙💚❤️
Blessed and Happy day 🌞
Greetings from Spain 🇪🇦
Jacqui Murray
What a great collection. The pens–so true about holding a good pen. I’m used to the cheapy Bic pens, got sick of how they always run out of ink, so bought a Skilcraft (about $2 a pen). It feels good in my hand, the ink is perfect. I can’t believe I waited. That’s my long way of agreeing with you.
Layla Todd
Thanks so much for reading, Jacqui! Love that you also have a love affair with pens. 🌹