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Fun Gift Guide for Writers

Posted: November 28, 2017
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="360"] Image: The Write Life[/caption] Writers are often tough to find just the right gift for. Rather than stick to the normal gift of pens, paper or cash, try thinking outside the box this year. Whether you really know the person really well, or just need an idea for a casual friend, this list offers a few really fun and different gift ideas. Kelly Gurnett, author, blogger and contributor to The Write Life, gives us 16 fun gift ideas for writers.

16 Fun Gifts for Writers: The Write Life’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season again, and that means time to wrack your brain for gift ideas for the writer (or writers) in your life. As always, we’re here to help. We’ve searched the interwebs for the best 15 gifts we know will make any writer smile. Still need more ideas? We’ve got you covered. Check out this post, this post, this post and this post for even more great gifts.

1. Wordy books

If your writer has a lexicographical bent, they’ll love books that get into the nitty-gritty of how words and their meaning evolve over time. Check out Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries and The Word Detective: Searching for the Meaning of It All at the Oxford English Dictionary. Looking for more recommendations? Here are 25 amazing book recommendations for writers.

2. Literary action figures

Because writers are superheros, too. Great for decorating an office or staging an elaborate battle when you ought to be revising. Read the entire article,16 Fun Gifts for Writers: The Write Life’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, at The Write Life.