The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Writers

Amber Petty
19 min readNov 23, 2021
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash

Maybe you’re trying to find a gift for the friend who frantically texts you “is this okay? I know it’s probably horrible, but let me know if it’s at least not the worst thing you’ve ever seen” about their first draft. You’ve come to the right place!

Whether you’re shopping for an array of creatives on your list or looking for stuff you want to buy for yourself to finally make your home office a little more tolerable, this guide will show you the best writing tools, desk accessories, and creative gifts to share this holiday season. Everything on this list is something I’ve personally used or has a variety of great reviews. Some are affiliate links some aren’t, but all of them are things I heartily recommend.

Journals & Notebooks

Did you think a list of gifts for writers wasn’t going to have some journals in it? Despite the digital revolution, leaving story ideas in a variety of notebooks and/or CVS receipts is still a vital part of being a writer. Here are some picks I like.

Burn It Down Journal

Photo by Em & Friends

This lined notebook is periodically adorned by pretty peacock drawings in the margins. The paper is…

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Amber Petty

Writer for the New York Times, Bustle, Greatist, MTV, IFC, Snooki’s blog. Want to hear about open writing jobs? Sign up for my free newsletter at AmberPetty.com