The holiday season can be a busy time of year — so busy you might not have had the time to think of the perfect gift to give the writer in your life!
Don’t worry, Technica Editorial has got you covered. Whether it be a small trinket or a learning experience, we have a wide range of options that would make the ideal present to show that special someone, or someone’s, that you support their love of books, reading, or writing in general!
Custom stamps are fun, but have you ever heard of a custom library embosser? One of the best parts of being a book lover is sharing an impactful novel with a friend! With this gift, you’re able to loan out those special books with the peace of mind that the true owner of the book won’t get lost in translation.
Sports fans often rep their favorite sports teams with fancy gear and fun t-shirts. Why can’t a book lover do the same? Find notable t-shirts, socks, canvas totes, and more for the book lover in your life to be able to rep their favorite story! Whether it is a classic tale or a fun romance novel, make sure to look at this website to find the perfect gift.
You may have heard of the website MasterClass before, but did you know it offers services for the writer in your life? MasterClass is a learning platform that provides a variety of learning experiences taught by experts in the field. For less than a Spotify premium monthly subscription, you can access over 200 classes across 11 categories. One of the 11 categories is just for writing. There is also another category for Film and Television. Masterclass can be a versatile gift that keeps on giving. Gifting the experience of learning, or perfecting, a skill is a unique way to be able to show the person in your life how much you care about their craft.
Etsy has become the hub for unique and personalized gifts. Often showcasing small businesses, it is a great website to peruse and nail down that special gift for someone who might not be the easiest person to shop for. From clever bookmarks to blind dates with a book, Etsy is a great resource to find a unique and personal gift for the bookworm in your life!
It would be impossible to write this post without mentioning a few of the staff’s favorite go-to books on writing. Check out a list below of books that can help the writer in your life:
- Francine Prose Reading Like a Writer: This book offers a unique insight into helping navigate reading from a writer’s perspective. Writing is an artistry that is best developed with practice, but sometimes the practice of reading like a writer is lost when working on this skill! This novel breaks down what can be the overwhelming task of novel writing into smaller categories. Each chapter helps the reader focus on a particular writing skill while also referencing notable novels that employ the specific skill — such as words. Have you ever read a story and thought, “Wow, this author has a great way with words”? Keeping a list of go-to authors that inspire impressive wordplay is a great way to enhance your own writing. This novel can be a great gift for a novelist looking to expand and grow not only their skills as a writer but as a reader too.
- Stephen King On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft: Does the writer in your life love a good horror novel? Stephen King — who some might deem the King of Horror himself — wrote a book about his life that also includes tips for writing, editing, and publishing. King’s Memoir to the Craft is split between his autobiography and tools that he thinks are essential when it comes to writing one’s own novel — this book tends to have more of a fiction lean, but overall, it is not just informative about King’s life, it is a helpful writer’s guide too!
- Mouth Full of Blood by Toni Morrison: What better way to learn about writing than reading helpful insight from one of your favorite authors? Morrison’s novel Mouth Full of Blood covers her comments on art, politics, and race over the last four decades. This novel offers her insight into the craft of writing, as well as the power that writing holds. This would be a great gift for any lover of American Literature and/or Toni Morrison.
Whether it be a fun quote on a canvas bag or helpful tricks from renowned authors, finding the perfect gift for the writer in your life doesn’t have to be difficult. There are a lot of resources out there to help you craft and customize a gift for that special person. Technica wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday!
By: Emma Dahlsten
Emma is an Editorial Assistant at Technica Editorial
