15 Affordable Essential Desk Accessories for Writers
Whether you are a busy author or a blogger blogging on the side, having an organized workspace is essential if you want to be more productive. With these fifteen affordable essential desk accessories, your desk can become a place you love to go to.
So, if you are looking to redesign your writing desk layout or give your writing space a facelift, you will love this list of the best essential writing desk accessories for writers.
Keeping style, practicality, and affordability in mind, I have rounded up this fun list that is packed with useful essentials, such as desk organizers and pen holders, and some fun accessories, like candles and mugs.
The best writing comes from a place of satisfaction, so read on to discover the best desk accessories and essentials for writers available today!
Essential Desk Accessories for Writers: Desk Organizers
Desk organizers are a lifesaver when it comes to organizing items you use every day, such as pens, highlighters, and notes, as they provide a practical way to keep clutter off your desk while also keeping essentials within arm’s reach.
When thinking about what type of desk organizer to buy, think about the supplies you need to stow. Do not buy an organizer that is too big or one that is too small. Instead, think about what you will use the organizer for and buy one that meets your needs.
1. Minimal One-Piece Desk Organizer
This desk organizer is simple and functional. Six different slots provide space for pens, accessories, sticky notepads, and even bigger files.
2. Adjustable Wooden Shelf Display
This display is a classy way to store your writing notebooks, any pertinent writing craft books you love to have on hand, pens, and even a few pieces of desk decor!
3. Elegant White Wood Accessory Organizer
This wooden organizer is elegant and large enough to easily organize many of your every day essentials, including file folders, stationary supplies, sticky notepads, scissors, and pens!
4. 3-Piece Desk Organizer
If you love a matching set, this three-piece desk organizer is minimal yet functional! Organize your notepad, notebooks, and pens easily and effectively and enjoy the added bonus of being able to play around with the placing of each item.
5. Dual Monitor Stand & Desk Organizer
Solve all your desk problems with this dual monitor stand and desk organizer! This organizer creates dedicated space for your stationary, electronics, and accessories and provides a clean finish for any writing space.
6. Quirky Elephant Mini Desk Organizer
If you want to add a bit of flair to your desk, consider this fun mini elephant desk organizer! It fits your phone and can hold a decent collection of pens and other small accessories.
Essential Desk Accessories for Writers
Your comfort is key if you are sitting to write or blog for long periods of time. You will want to have good lighting and even a wrist rest set to support your wrists during long writing sessions.
7. Mousepad and Writing Mat
Protect your writing space from spills and dirt with this handy writing mat that doubles as a mousepad!
8. Keyboard Cover
Your desk is not the only thing that needs protection from dirt and spills! This keyboard cover comes in a range of colors and is designed to protect your keyboard from grease and grime.
9. Memory Foam Wrist Rest Pad
Relieve wrist pain with this memory foam wrist rest pad! It is perfect for every day use and helps your body tolerate long writing sessions better.
10. Rose Gold Desk Lamp
Let’s shed some light on the subject! This desk lamp is elegant and minimal, making it perfect to work into your writing space.
Fun Essential Desk Accessories for Writers
To help you add to the literary vibe of your desk, here are some fun writing essential desk accessories for writers. You will love these mugs and candles!
11. It’s a Good Day to Write Writer’s Mug
Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon cup of tea in this inspiring writer’s mug!
12. Future Bestselling Author Writer’s Mug
If you are more of an aspiring hopeful and want to have a little reminder of what you are working towards, you will love this future bestselling author mug.
13. Minimal Storyteller Mug
And for the minimal among us, here is the perfect every day coffee mug that blends in well with any literary aesthetic!
14. First Draft Writer’s Candle
Light this candle up to inspire your workspace! Delightfully scented with tobacco and caramel, this candle is a must during the drafting stage.
15. Minimal Hemingway Candle
For a more simple, classic literary vibe, try this elegant Hemingway candle! Its size makes it welcome on any desk, anywhere.
I loved curating this list of useful items and dreaming about what my perfect writing space would look like! Also, if you are looking for literary-themed gifts, keep in mind that many of these desk accessories make perfect gifts for writers.
What is one desk essential you cannot live without? What accessory off this list did you love? Tell me below!
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Your writing has a way of making complicated topics easier to understand It’s evident how much research and effort goes into each post
Layla Todd
Thank you!
Chip
Jaya, I felt compelled to clean my desk up a little bit before commenting! I like organization – I just struggle maintaining it sometimes… These are some helpful suggestions to tame the beast that is my desk. Thank you!
Jaya Avendel
I am so pleased you enjoyed this listicle, Chip!
Sue Berk Koch
I had a wrist pad and it helped tremendously to alleviate fatigue but it fell apart and I never replaced it. Silly, me. Your post is exactly the nudge I need to treat myself with a new one! Thank you.
Jaya Avendel
Love that this was useful, Sue!
SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️
Love these <3
laurabooksandblogs
The candles are super interesting to me. I’m currently working from home part time and have two monitors. So, my desk space is super limited right now, and the desk organizers would come in handy as well.
Jaya Avendel
Love that you found this helpful! Thank you.
Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
Thanks for these great recommendations Jaya! I love the wooden shelf display.
Daily Poetry
Great accessories, especially memory foam wrist rest mouse pad to protect your wrist from using the mouse or touchpad the whole day seemed neat.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! Love that you love the looks of the wrist rest.
Liv
Loving the wooden shelf display!
Conny
Yes to the elephant and lamp! How about an elephant lamp?
Charity
These are all such great essentials for writers especially. Thanks so much for sharing this list.
Daphny Aqua
Great recommendations Jaya, I literally have almost everything of those in my desk. 😄
Jaya Avendel
😍 Love that!
Daphny Aqua
😁💗
Unwanted Life
Great suggestions. I’m currently looking for a laptop stand so I can have my laptop at a better angle for my back and posture. I’m also trying to find a goth style pen holder, because my pens need a place 5o hangout
Jaya Avendel
Oo, love the sounds of a goth style pen holder!
I'm All Booked Up YA
These are so cute! We love the mugs and the candles.
Lauren
These are some really great suggestions to put on your desk to be more organised. Thank you for sharing your suggestions.
Lauren.
Lisa's Notebook
I’ve always used a memory foam wrist rest/mousepad and I wouldn’t be without it, it’s been a lifesaver when I’m scrolling and clicking all day! Great list, Jaya, love the elephant 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Lisa!
Lucia’s Fiction
I love this list!
Cindy Georgakas
can’t wait for my next organizing project Jaya. Great Ideas!!
Michele Lee
Another lovely writer lifestyle share! A rose gold desk lamp… nice! #9 looks helpful – will give it a look. Thanks, Jaya!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Oh I love the elephant!
And the mugs, off course! 🙂 😉 <3