5 Perfect & Unique Christmas Gifts for the Writer in Your Family

The time has come where we drive ourselves crazy trying to decide on what to get who and figuring out how long you can procrastinate until the arrive by Christmas cut-off no longer applies to you. Yes, that time I'm talking about is Christmas. It's the wonderful holiday that gives most people a better spirit and a bigger reason to smile. From the explosive annual light shows to the neighbor that loves to show off their Christmas decorating skills, this time of year is about love, family, quality time and, well --- gifts.

But we're not talking about just any ole gifts for any ole person, ya' hear? We're going to put the spotlight on that special writer or writers in your family. After all, I'm sure you know by now that whatever you say or do can and will be used in a book or screenplay! So why not razzle-dazzle them with a gift so unique, it's worth mentioning in their next best selling book or script? Let me share with you my top five perfect and unique Christmas gifts for the author or screenwriter in your family.

1. Grammar Pencils From Etsy

As a screenwriter and author myself, I absolutely LOVE these grammar pencils! I was scrolling through Etsy looking for the best unique gifts for writers outside of the usual coffee mugs or t-shirts, and to my surprise, I found these. If you're like me or a lot of other people in the world, then you know how annoying it is to see adults on social media mixing up these common homophones. Sometimes the constant mix-up and misuse of these similar words make me want to deactivate my Facebook account! I think your fellow writer will agree! Can we just bask in the essence of correct grammar from at-least the comfort of our pencil grip, for crying out loud? (Insert corny laugh here.) You can grab this set of five pencils for the writer in your life from here for only $8.95. If you find yourself wanting some different grammar phrases, you can find more here as well.

2. Personalized Book Cover Earrings

I have to ask. Do you see what I see? Seriously, click here really quick so you can see just how super cute they really are! These personalized book cover earrings are fully customizable and what's so cool, is you actually get to put your loved ones own book cover on them! Oh how I love how the times have advanced! This particular Etsy shop has ALL five star reviews from 856 people and you get free shipping when you spend $35+. You can grab these earrings starting at just $24.61-$26 here! Be sure to checkout their entire shop! It's honestly perfect for unique gift-giving and I'm sure you'll find something to add to your cart to snag that free shipping. Happy giving!

3. Their Own Domain Name

This gift has I totally believe in you as a writer vibes written all over it! Gift the special writer in your family their own domain name to push them to start that blog or author website they've been talking about! GoDaddy usually always has a $0.99 domain special and you can snag that deal by clicking here. To make this gift really appealing, consider heading to the dollar store to grab a white board (or whatever color you fancy) and writing in your best calligraphy Merry Christmas! Enjoy your new domain name MadisonMorganOfficial.com. Don't worry. If there's no Madison in your family relax, that was clearly just an example. Any-who, proceed to wrap the gift and top it with a big fat bow! I know, it's over the top and that's the point! The thought behind the presentation will win you an award itself! There's just something about a big ole gift with a big ole bow that makes you appreciate the effort no matter what gets uncovered---unless it's actually a gag gift. In that case, call the police and press charges. Ok, joking again. I'm sorry.

4. Custom Scratch-off Coupons

I have a confession. I LOVE lottery tickets. But, like, the actual ones you waste $100 on at the gas station and then "win" $13 back. Yeah, those. However, these makes the cutest way to offer continued support of your friend or family member. Once again, you can order these from Etsy here for only $19.89 for eight fully custom coupon scratch-offs. If the writer in your family is an author, I would recommend putting prizes such as journals, books on the craft of writing, an all expenses paid writers retreat, or a reserved/paid table at an authors fair. Remember, these are only examples and you know what's within your budget. If the writer in your family is a screenwriter, I would suggest prizes like screenwriting books, courses from Udemy, Industrial Scripts, Roadmap Writers or ScreenwritingU, Final Draft 11($149) for their desktop or their mobile device (ios, $10.), and last but not least, Film Freeway account credit so they can submit their script(s) to an array of contest. The idea for prizes is truly endless. Keep the writer in mind and add what you know they'll like. Before we leave from this gift, it gets better. Sign up for their email list to get an instant 20% off coupon code! It mentions on their profile to copy and paste this link into your web browser https://mailchi.mp/ae2ab32b8422/mintitude .

5. Gift-card Goodness

As a mother of four, I often dream of the perfect writing routine while my two year old daughter pokes at my boob and my son repeats the phrase Blaze, Blaze, Blaze, I watch Blaze over and over . Some of that dream routine includes a daily Starbucks run to grab a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with strawberry puree on the bottom and in the middle and then heading to my local Barnes and Noble to crank out my writing for the day. Gift cards to places like Starbucks, Barnes and Noble, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds. Taco Bell and others are the perfect ammunition to a writer on a rainy day or a happy one, to get out, get away and fall into their writing. All of these places offer quiet space to sit and usually free Wi-Fi (Due to COVID-19, a lot of establishments have their indoor dining closed for now.) Just visit any retail store to find the perfect gift card. If you want to put it in a box, Dollar Tree has them for a buck but Wal-Mart has some $0.98 ones I think, too.

Well, I've had a great time hanging out! Next time, please, bring some wine! No seriously, I hope this guide has helped you out in your search for the perfect gift for your writing buddy. Us writers deserve special attention and gifts. After all, there would be no history, no books and no movies without story tellers. Basically, you all would die of boredom. Until next time, have a holly jolly Christmas and a happy new year!

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