The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to source the perfect Christmas gifts for writers you love! Writers may come in all forms, write in different genres, and have wildly varied daily writing habits, but there are certain gifts any writer will appreciate. These six suggestions make great Christmas gifts for a writer you know (or yourself)!
1. Adult colouring book for writers
Gone are the days where colouring was a childhood pastime; colouring books for adults have been a trend for a while as there are many health benefits. The act of colouring can reduce stress, improve motor skills, and be a positive boost for overall mental health.
Colouring books make great Christmas gifts for writers because they offer a relaxing, non-writing activity that fuels creativity. This can help a writer declutter their brain and even make it easier to focus before they write. There are a wide variety of adult colouring books available out there, but this colouring book for writers might be the Christmas gift the writer in your life will love.
2. Author coaching
Writing a book is hard work. Even if you can’t quite comprehend why authors love putting themselves through the torture of doing it, you can support them along the way. You can’t go wrong with author coaching as a Christmas gift for the writer you love.
The Open Book Editor author coaching provides guidance and support for writers every step of the way. We’re here to help with each aspect of the process—from brainstorming ideas and planning and writing the book to deciding which type of publication will work best for them.
3. Books about writing
Authors are always looking for ways to improve their craft, which is why you can’t go wrong with a book on writing as a Christmas gift for a writer. Many writers love being inspired with writing tips by famous authors. Here are some tried-and-true favourites:
King’s part-memoir part-writing manifesto has proven a big hit among aspiring writers, and offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most famous authors in the world.
Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk
Consider This is a stellar read for any writer. Palahniuk reminisces on how life informs his art and offers insightful advice on taking risks as an artist.
Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
Bradbury’s book of essays is an exuberant celebration of the writer’s life. It may not contain grammar pointers or focus on the more practical points of the craft, but it’s the perfect Christmas gift for a writer because it’s about passion for writing—which writers have in spades!
4. Or just books
If you’ve spent a lot of time around the writer in your life, you know that writers also tend to be major bookworms. We love reading because it makes us better writers! You can’t go wrong with a book as a Christmas gift for the writer you love. Even better, find a book they haven’t read in the genre they write. Not only will they enjoy reading the book, but they’ll learn a thing or two from it as well.
Want to go the extra mile with an amazing Christmas gift for that writer? Book subscriptions, like Teatime Bookshop, allow you to build a custom subscription with the genre (and brew!) of your choice. Books, brew, and snacks; it doesn’t get better than that for a writer!
5. Word calendar
Words are an author’s bread and butter, which is why this 2022 word-a-day calendar is the perfect Christmas gift for writers! Each day of the year features a new word, along with examples of how to use it in a sentence.
It’s fun, educational, and an addition to the writer’s desk they never knew they needed. You can even round out the word-tastic gift with this Punctuation & Dialogue Cheat Sheet for Fiction!
6. Editing services
Writing a book is hard, but sometimes the real grunt work happens when a writer has to edit their book. The idea of sourcing editing services can feel intimidating for some writers—especially if they’re not sure how much an editor should cost or how to find a trustworthy book editor.
Gift the author in your life peace of mind with pre-booked editing services! At The Open Book Editor, we strive to make the process of hiring an editor as seamless and straightforward as possible. Our professional editors are on-hand to help the writer you know take their book to the next level.
Note: There are different types of editing, and not every book editor offers the same services. Your writer friend will likely want to speak with us before making an arrangement. However, if you want to keep it a surprise, get in touch and we can give you an idea of how much each service will cost. That way, you have an idea how much your gift will cost, but there is nothing to pay until the writer in your life has arranged the details with us.
More Christmas gifts for writers: the most important gift
We hope these suggestions have helped you decide on a great Christmas gift for the writer in your life. Remember though, one of the best gifts for writers is the time, space, and quiet to work on their book. The support of friends and loved ones is invaluable to a writer, so let them talk to you about their book…or not. Give them space to work on it, or the freedom to step back and take a break. And cheer them on every step of the way! This is a gift you can give all year round, not just during the holiday season.
