Great Gift Ideas for Writers

If you've got a writer on your gift list, chances are they can always use some tricks of the trade. That doesn't mean however you can skimp with a pad of paper and a ballpoint pen! Here are some great and economical gifts for the starving writer on your gift list that will definitely make them smile.

True Writer Metalist Pens - Price Range: $32 to $52

Where to Get Them - Levenger.com

A writer can never have too many pens, especially the kind that can be refilled. The True Writer from Levenger has always been a workhorse that isn't too expensive, but gives you the feeling of writing with a very nice pen. Whether your writer likes a simple ballpoint or they want to get creative with a fountain pen, the True Writer is a great place to start. This new "Metalist" finish is a beautiful addition to the True Writer gallery of pens and you'll have a choice between brushed blue, brushed purple, classic black or brushed silver. The metallic finish lends a hint of class, while still maintaining comfort for the user. What is even better is that these pens come with refillable cartridges, or in the case of the fountain pen, a converter for liquid ink. Your writer will be able to enjoy your gift for many years to come, and they even start collecting these fabulous pens, making next year's gift choice even easier.

Editor's Desk - Price: $148

Where to Get It - Levenger.com

Although this classic editor's desk is geared, of course, towards editor's, every day writers would find it incredibly useful. The inclined surface features a lip that will safely stow their pen away, while the raised desk above is a great place to hold a book, reference dictionary or a handy thesaurus. Desks like these make it easier to keep organized and the angle helps reduce eye strain and hand fatigue. You can add a transparent shield to the writing surface so that you can easily store notes, reminders or snippets of dialogue, where they can be easily read without having to move your writing pad. The desk comes in two finishes, rich cherry or burnished alder, and it is made of solid wood, ensuring it will last for many years to come. Thanks to the inclined surface, the desk is a mere 11 inches high, 25 inches wide and 23 inches deep, making it great for writer's who are working in cramped conditions.

Words That Make a Difference - Price: $22
Rare Words - Price $19

Where to Get Them - Levenger.com

If you don't have a lot of money to spend, but you still want to get a writer a gift they won't soon forget, this book is a wonderful investment at less than $22. Words That Make a Difference is a collection of 459 pages of words you may not hear in every day conversation, but somehow you wish you would. It even includes actual pages from the New York Times showing how to put these words into use in your own writing or conversations. If you've ever wondered with frisson, caparison or empyrean meant, this is a great place to start improving your vocabulary and the words you use.

If your writer is really into odd words, get them a copy of Rare Words, a collection of incredibly useful but rather odd words that you definitely won't hear everyday. This book is truly a feast for the wordsmith and guaranteed to make them hungry for more. In case you're stuck on how to use these new found but delightful creations, a handy usage guide is even included.