35 Best Gifts for Writers 2021

Wong also recommends gifting Aesop’s signature hand soap. “If you care about the hands of your writer friends during the winter,” he says, “this is an exfoliant, aromatic and moisturizing cleanser all in one.”

Gifting a luxury candle that evokes old books, leather chairs and cozy mornings might get them inspired. “If you’re looking to splurge, this smoky and leathery-scented candle is the perfect wick for any activity, whether it’s writing, bathing or sleeping,” says Wong.

Help them stay on top of deadlines with a planner. Nicole Papantoniou, Deputy Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances Lab, recommends this Blue Sky planner. “I love how it’s slim enough to fit in my backpack or purse, but has a monthly and weekly calendar with enough room to jolt down deadlines and to-do lists,” she says.

Another charging solution for writers is this bamboo wood charging station, which has a designated spot for an iPhone and smart watch. It doesn’t come with any charging chords, so just make sure they have theirs handy.

Spruce up their desk space with a pre-potted succulent garden.

Or keep them cozy as they shuffle around the house trying to think in some on-trend, fluffy slippers.

Allison Picurro, a writer at TV Guide, recommends Skims loungewear for work-from-home days. “I was a Skims skeptic when I first bought this lounge set last year, but it blew my expectations away,” she says. “It’s so comfortable and it’s not too schlubby either. I legitimately recommend it to everyone.”

“I live in a small-ish apartment, and somehow two or twenty-thousand years into working from home, I still don’t really have a surface to work at,” says Picurro. “A lap desk just sounds nice and also easier on my back, which is most important.”

If you can splurge on your favorite writer, consider gifting a pair of great noise-cancelling headphones. “I live on a really loud street, so I’m constantly trying to drown that out, and I’m also just one of those people who needs music on all the time in order to concentrate,” Picurro explains. “My AirPods aren’t as noise-cancelling as I’d like, so I’m pretty much begging someone to get me a pair of these this year.”

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Picurro also covets one of the best sunrise lamps on the market. “I’ve always had a lot of trouble falling asleep, and I’m so deeply not a morning person, which means that waking up is always a struggle,” she says.”I read somewhere that Suki Waterhouse uses this sun lamp as a gentler way of waking herself up, which is good enough for me. Anything to make that process a little less painful.”

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For more traditional pen-to-paper writing needs, Rothman recommends the ergonomic Dr. Grip pen. According to Pilot, the Dr. Grip is recommended by the Arthritis Foundation, and according to online reviewers, it’s the best “handwriting solution for those with hand problems.”

To reduce eyestrain after hours of reading or writing, Rothman recommends gifting a good desk lamp with adjustable light settings. The OttLite Prevention is a collaboration with the health experts at Prevention Magazine and is backed by the The Good Housekeeping Seal. 

Some of our best writing happens when we’re not sitting at our desks. “I personally have this water-resistant paper hanging in my shower, since so many great ideas come there,” says Rothman. 

If you want to give them a good laugh and help get their creativity flowing, Rothman also recommends a shower wine glass holder.

If they work in the field as a journalist, a waterproof notebook will keep their handwritten notes safe from all types of weather.

This timeless aluminum rollerball pen from Baronfig comes in five different colors — and it could be their go-to pen for years and years to come.

This elegant blanket-scarf can help them stay cozy when they’re traveling or just sitting at their desk at home. Bonus: It bundles up into a pillow for flights!

Keep them caffeinated and focused on their work (with the added bonus of making them feel like an elegant European writer) with the classic Bialetti moka pot. They’ll get a strong espresso-like brew in minutes.

Or get them a trio of Vietnam-grown, Brooklyn-roasted coffee beans from Nguyen Coffee Supply.

Inspire their craft with this print of typewriters owned by famous writers, including Ginsberg, Twain and more. The print comes in many different sizes and framing options to perfectly suit their space.

Every writer needs a good office chair — but that’s an expensive gift. Turn their bad chair into a better one with memory foam pillows that provide coccyx and lower lumbar support for their hips and back. (This writer is sitting in a chair with the bottom pillow right this very minute.)

An ergonomic laptop stand will also help their posture and prevent neck strain.

Diptyque candles are considered the best of the best for a reason. This smoky, cozy Feu de Bois scent will create the perfect environment for them to write, particularly in the fall and winter.

For some aromatherapy that’s more affordable than a luxury candle, consider gifting your favorite writer some rich basil hand pomade. It’s super hydrating and a great thing for them to apply when they’re stuck thinking of the next sentence.