Gifts for Authors : The Essential & Irresistible 3 part guide

Gifts for authors, writers, notebook scribblers and anyone else that likes literary stuff!

Buying presents for people is hard! Even harder when that person is obsessed with books and writing, because what do you get for them – another book? Well, yes, books are always welcome, but buying gifts for authors, writers and creatives can be a minefield, so as it’s the season of giving, I’ve compiled a list to help you out.

This also works really well if you are a writer as you can buy a gift for yourself, or just forward this post and there you have it – a gift that you really want to open!

If there are any that you think I’ve left out, be sure to let me know as I’m going to keep adding to this so it really is the essential guide!

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Gifts for Authors – the Luxury Stuff

This luxury list could go on forever, I mean, what writer wouldn’t want a luxury holiday bag, for all those research trips, a Jo Malone candle to write by or a designer writing desk?

Exactly! So if you want to splurge on that very special writer, here a few more luxury picks.

The White Company is always a good choice. I particularly love this cashmere loungewear and these cosy slippers. If I had the duo, don’t think I’d get dressed at all!

L’Occitane is my go-to when I want to smell divine. This almond shower oil is a must at this time of year, it keeps my skin really soft whilst also managing to smell of yummy marzipan. And this Overnight Reset Serum is always a favourite. I haven’t met one person who wasn’t impressed by it.

Gifts for Authors – The Clothing Edit

ASOS is a great place to get a wide range of items, I really like this ‘ask me what book I am reading’ t-shirt, this book club one and reading is my love language one. This co-ord looks really good for writing in, and this cosy coat is a must for adventuring outdoors when writers’ block strikes.

Joanie is always a favourite and this fab book dress is back in stock! Totally IN LOVE with this dress, and this Celia Birtwell one, and also this one with the dark magic print. Really like this book worm jumper, as well as this reading is cool t-shirt.

Marks and Spencer have a really good range of stuff in and always can be relied on for great basics. This pure merino wool jumper is a steal at this price, and I have my eye on these flared trousers.

Gifts for Authors – The Reading and Writing Essentials

This is the best price I’ve seen for a Kindle Paperwhite

I really fancy this Qwerkywriter keyboard, I think it would make a cool sound when writing and get me to work on the keyboard a lot more.

Vans have the best backpacks for carrying stack loads of books and I love this one here as well as the great pencil cases. Cool and functional.

Etsy has some great gifts for writers, and I like the fact that you’re supporting independant businesses when you shop with them. I love this personalised breakfast tray for lazy mornings writing in bed, and this custom book embosser looks fabulous.

I have this luxury heated throw and work in it most days – I have it on now as I’m writing – and can vouch for them. So much so, that I bought my parents and in-laws one as well. A must for reading on cold mornings and writing when it’s chilly outside.

I also can vouch for these candles, as I have one and always think I write better when I light it.

Not on the High Street is another great place to get personalised gifts for authors, with this cheese board and these notebooks, or these PJ’s!

And as a last note, when the writing isn’t going well, how about one of these lovehugs teddy bears? When you haven’t heard from your publisher or agent, when you can’t think of what to write, when you feel down – because let’s face it, the writing and creating life is all about the ups and downs, who doesn’t need a hug?

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