10 BEST GIFTS FOR WRITERS
We’ve created a wish list for writers this holiday season of things we love or would love to have ourselves.
Leuchtturm1917 - These notebooks are great for your everyday carry. They are small enough for any bag and perfect as a daily planner, notes or when the muse strikes you. Leuchtturm makes this writer's favorite standard hardcover notebooks, which come in ruled, dotted, blank and grid paper versions.
Emotion Thesaurus - The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!
One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up smiling, nodding, and frowning too much.
If you need inspiration for creating characters’ emotional responses that are personalized and evocative, this ultimate show-don’t-tell guide for emotion can help. It includes:
Body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for 130 emotions that cover a range of intensity from mild to severe, providing innumerable options for individualizing a character’s reactions
A breakdown of the biggest emotion-related writing problems and how to overcome them
Advice on what should be done beforedrafting to make sure your characters’ emotions will be realistic and consistent
Instruction for how to show hidden feelings and emotional subtext through dialogue and nonverbal cues
And much more!
The Emotion Thesaurus, in its easy-to-navigate list format, will inspire you to create stronger, fresher character expressions and engage readers from your first page to your last.
Writers’ Tears - The whisky that is the perfect gift for writers. The smooth, mellow taste of this whisky is perfect for sipping while thinking up new ideas and the elegant bottle makes it a beautiful addition to any writer’s desk.
MacBook Pro - What is there to say about MacBooks? They’re simply the best computers out there and the best computers for writers and are the most commonly used computers in the entertainment industry.
Final Draft - Regardless of all the good, bad and ugly we hear about Final Draft it still is the Hollywood standard. At the end of the day it remains that for a reason. The latest update has fixed many of the issues or complaints people had of the previous ones and its quite easy to use.
Kindle Paperwhite - Enjoy a new, intuitive, and easier Kindle reading experience with the latest software update. Now with easier access to your device Settings and a new bottom navigation to easily switch between Home, Library, or the book you are currently reading. Plus an alternative fast setup experience using the Kindle app on your phone.
Temperature Controlled Mug - Ember, The World’s First Temperature Control Mug, is a design led temperature control brand and technology platform, whose mission is to revolutionize the way people eat, drink and live. Founded by inventor and serial entrepreneur Clay Alexander, Ember creates, designs and develops temperature control products that offer people complete customization. The award-winning Ember Travel Mug and Ember Mug are the most advanced coffee mugs on the market, allowing you to set and maintain your preferred drinking temperature for hot beverages.
Casper Glow Light - Research studies have shown that exposure to blue light (found in some household light bulbs and most electronic devices) later in the evening can restrict the natural production of melatonin and negatively affect circadian rhythms, the flow of hormones that tell us when to go to sleep and wake up. If you wake up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water or run to the bathroom, you'll often have to turn the lights on, which can significantly disturb your slumber and the ability to fall back to sleep.
The Casper Glow Lights are designed to be gentle on the eyes and conveniently transported around the house to set the mood for bedtime. They're perfect as night lights and a great replacement for bright overhead lights or reading lamps later in the evening.
The Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell’s seminal book on mythic storytelling. As relevant today as when it was first published, The Hero with a Thousand Faces continues to find new audiences in fields ranging from religion and anthropology to literature and film studies. The book has also profoundly influenced creative artists - including authors, songwriters, game designers, and filmmakers - and continues to inspire all those interested in the inherent human need to tell stories.
ProBar Meal Replacement Bars - When you need a quick, filling, and nutritious meal replacement for the days when you just don’t have time to make a full meal—turn to the MEAL bar. Packed with whole foods, and organic ingredients like fruits, nuts, seeds, and oats, our MEAL bars come in a variety of flavors from fruity and hearty to sweet and decadent to leave you feeling satisfied morning, afternoon and evening. With two servings per bar, our MEAL bar’s provide 8+ grams of protein and filling calories for long-lasting energy and nourishment. And you’ll love that these bars are blended, not baked for the maximum nutrient density. Our favorite is the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.
