Now I know PiBoIdMo participants are awaiting a final post from me, your fearless leader.
Well, that is still to come, once I am feeling better. Perhaps tomorrow? Monday? It shall come soon, never fear, says Fearless Leader.
In the meantime, I have something to make YOU feel better.
Gifts for writers! And by gifts for writers, I mean gifts that you shall immediately place on your wish list. Why? They’re just THAT awesome.
I’ve put together this list of my 10 personal favorites, but I have a more than 100 other literary lovies to tickle your holiday fancy on my Pinterest board Things Writers Like. So hop on your sleigh and slip over there once you’ve perused this pile. (Geesh, enough with the corny alliteration, Tara.)
Let me know which gift is your favorite, and feel free to add to the list in the comments!
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1. Modern Wooden Alphabet Necklace available via SevenSparrowGoods on etsy.com.
Men, don’t leave. I know this first gift is for the ladies. Don’t worry, I have plenty for you. See #2.
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2. Famous Author Action Figures available via ebay.
Ka-pow! Bam! Zonk! NEVERMORE!
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3. USB Typewriter available via uncommongoods.com.
If you miss the satisfying click-clack of an old-fashioned manual typewriter, here’s the perfect solution for you. It remains modern with a USB link to your preferred device–a PC, Mac or iPad.
4. Notebook Paper bed linens available via modcloth.com.
Can’t find a piece of paper in the middle of the night? Write on your pillow. Yep, this duvet set comes with washable markers. You won’t even get mad at the kids for drawing on them.
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5. Storymatic Game (Kids Version) available via mentalfloss.com.
Maybe you’ve heard of Rory’s Story Cubes or Haikubes or even The Amazing Story Generator. Well, this is a writing prompt game with over 6 million possibilities.
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6. Book Rest Lamp available via mentalfloss.com.
Ah, there’s no place like home. Home for your latest read, that is. The soft glow of the lamp is enough to read by, plus you’ll never lose your page.
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7. AquaNotes available via myaquanotes.com.
No more great ideas down the drain! (And while you’re getting clean, may as well use “Wash Away Writer’s Block” soap.)
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8. The 3Doodler available via the3doodler.com.
OK, so maybe you wouldn’t want to write a novel with this, but wouldn’t it be cool to give your fans your characters or signature in 3D?
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9. Vintage-style custom bookplates available via oiseaux on etsy.com.
Every writer is a reader, and your books are cherished keepsakes. So treat them that way with gorgeous vintage-style bookplates. This shop offers over 100 other vintage styles.
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10. Charlotte’s Web tee available via outofprintclothing.com.
A classic gift. Out of Print Clothing offers tees inspired by your literary favorites, from Goodnight Moon to Call of the Wild, from Charlotte’s Web to The Great Gatsby. You can never have too many books or too many book tees.
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Happy shopping for that special writer in your life!
And remember to stop by my Pinterest board “Things Writers Like” for even more!
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December 7, 2013 at 6:06 am
mona861
Rory’s Cubes and Aqua notes for me! Thanks Tara for a spectacular month PLUS! Hope you feel better real quick.
December 7, 2013 at 6:18 am
lindaschueler
Hmmm, a lot of them look like a lot of fun. I have narrowed it down to the sheets, the storymatic game and the 3Doodler.
December 7, 2013 at 6:28 am
Tina Cho
My favorites are the notebook paper bed linens and the Aquanotes!
December 7, 2013 at 6:44 am
B Lee Draper
I LOVE the bookplates! Checking them out right now, along with yr pinterest board. Rest up & get better soon. 🙂
December 7, 2013 at 6:45 am
Genevieve Petrillo
The notebook bed linens are my favorite. Missing?? – iPad Air. I’ve been a good girl….. Unless that Elf is telling lies about me again!
December 7, 2013 at 6:53 am
Joanne Sher
So love the USB typewriter! Off to your Pinterest page to pin (again!!)
December 7, 2013 at 7:12 am
Michelle Heidenrich Barnes
Awesome list of fun stuff, Tara. May I also recommend Robin Hood Black’s Etsy shop, artsyletters, http://www.etsy.com/shop/artsyletters . Great stuff for writers there as well– she calls is “literary art with a vintage vibe.”
December 7, 2013 at 7:14 am
nicole snitselaar
thanks ! I need the sheets ! 😉
Bon rétablissement !!
December 7, 2013 at 7:20 am
Dawnyelle
Thank you! Just what I needed on this Saturday morning- another reason to relax and refuse to get out of bed. Hope you feel better!
December 7, 2013 at 7:44 am
Lauri Meyers
Ooh, that necklace and charlottes web shirt pair so nicely together! Great gift list Tara! I just got a great birthday present from my Mom- a gift certificate to the coffee shop where my critique group meets!
December 7, 2013 at 7:47 am
Lynn A. Davidson
Tara, I’m sorry you are sick; there’s a lot of bad stuff starting its rounds now that Winter is moving in for a regular visit. Get well soon!
What wonderful finds you are sharing. I would enjoy the wooden alphabet necklace, the Storymatic game would be helpful fun, the Aquanotes would be convenient, and the 3D Doodler is amazing!
Thanks, Tara.
December 7, 2013 at 8:10 am
msmo1958
Thanks Tara! Every one of these are great! Great ideas for my critique group! Thanks Tara!
December 7, 2013 at 8:15 am
Courtenay Schurman
My vote: sheets and the book rest lamp. 🙂 Thanks for the shopping ideas!
December 7, 2013 at 8:22 am
Eileen
Great list! Love the typewriter and book lamp. Very cool.
December 7, 2013 at 8:22 am
jackiewellington21
This “* Notebook Paper bed linens available via modcloth.com. *
Can’t find a piece of paper in the middle of the night? Write on your pillow. Yep, this duvet set comes with washable markers. You won’t even get mad at the kids for drawing on them.” is only available in full and Queen. I am so not happy. 😀
December 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Tara Lazar
They have twin, but no King. 😦
December 8, 2013 at 12:16 am
jackiewellington21
Again, no love for the big girl 😦
December 7, 2013 at 8:34 am
Jewel Sample
wow something for everyone…awesome finds. Thank you so much…Get well soon..
December 7, 2013 at 9:08 am
Lori Dubbin
Tara, please rest up and feel better soon. Once again, you have helped us answer the questions we are asking ourselves. From how to find inspiration for picture book writing to how to find the perfect gift for the writers/people in our lives (or for us)! Thank you for your foresight and generosity. I love the Bed Sheets, Book Rest Lamp, Aqua Notes, and on your Pinterest Board I love the Cursive Writing Infinity Scarf! Sending feel-better-thoughts your way.
December 7, 2013 at 9:12 am
LovableLobo
You’re sick? PiBoIdMo do you in? Thanks for the great gift ideas. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
December 7, 2013 at 9:25 am
Denise Bowman
Love them all, but the sheets have to be my favorite. Feel better soon!
December 7, 2013 at 9:32 am
viviankirkfield
It’s been an exhausting, albeit incredibly productive and informative and inspiring, month for everyone…and we only had to read the posts…you had to do all of the footwork – getting that amazing line-up of guests and organizing everything! Sending loving thoughts of a quick recovery!
The bookplates have to be my favorite…vintage gets me every time.:) Super list, Tara!
December 7, 2013 at 9:34 am
Nancy Armo
One stop shop for fun gift ideas. Loved them all especially the shower notepad. Rest and speedy recovery.
December 7, 2013 at 9:44 am
Johnell
Oh I love the duvet and the storymatic and aquanotes. Now I gotta find the nearest shopping mall–Santa’s got to be there…
December 7, 2013 at 9:48 am
Lori Dubbin
This is the first time I’ve posted twice…sorry Tara, but I missed the Jane Austen Romance Print Messenger Bag the first time. LOVE this bag so much and it looks like Jane’s silhouette contains one of my favorite parts of “Pride and Prejudice” where Elizabeth puts Mr. Darcy in his place after he tells her he “ardently loves her.” Feel better, Tara, and thanks for the great gift ideas.
December 7, 2013 at 10:02 am
Theanna
Tara, sorry you don’t feel well. I hope you feel better soon! These are all great gifts. Hard to choose just one because I like them all, but I have to say- I love the 3D Dooodler- I think that could be really fun. Feel better soon and thanks for all the great gift ideas!
December 7, 2013 at 10:04 am
Pia Garneau
Neato, Tara! Love the sheets (wonder if anyone here sleepwrites) and the Aquanotes. Hope you feel better!
December 7, 2013 at 10:19 am
Robyn Campbell
Oh man! Love them all. Especially the Charlotte’s Web shirt. The writerly bracelet and those earrings that say Chapter one and the end. I want them all! *feeling greedy* 🙂
I’m sorry you’re sick. I know you gotta be tired. PiBoIdMo has drained me, yet invigorated me too. Feel better and know we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
December 7, 2013 at 10:27 am
kevanjatt
I will vouch for the Aquanotes! I create a drawing over several days in the shower.
December 7, 2013 at 11:00 am
danielledufayet
What great gift ideas. Thanks so much for sharing and hope you feel better soon!
December 7, 2013 at 11:04 am
Marty McCormick
Speedy recovery, Tara. You worked so hard to put PiBoIdMo together. You probably could use a week of doing absolutely nothing. Take care.
December 7, 2013 at 11:09 am
Holly Bliss
Feel better, soon! Thanks for a great month+
December 7, 2013 at 11:10 am
Doreen E. Lepore
Thanks – the 3doodler looks like fun – but on your pinterest board I love the typewriter key jewelry!
December 7, 2013 at 11:15 am
Janie Reinart
Tara,feel better soon. Cool ideas. Going to look at your Pinterest board. Take good care of yourself!
December 7, 2013 at 11:28 am
Catherine Johnson
I especially like the first two. These are great Tara thanks!
December 7, 2013 at 11:36 am
helen dening
What a fun site! I’ve passed your pinterest site along to fellow writers. So many great gifts! I, too, like the sheets for recording those midnight thoughts. Hope you’re better soon.
December 7, 2013 at 11:59 am
Pam Jones
ooOOOoh! Typewriter! And boy, do I miss the old ones 🙂
December 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm
Susan Cabael
I love looking at unique gifts like these–can’t chose one. I’ve been wanting an old typewriter and this one can be practical too with the USB. I always need a bedside light, so the book rest light is great. And of course the gorgeous necklace tops my list.
December 7, 2013 at 12:24 pm
Jill Siegel
cool stuff! thanks!
December 7, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Penny Parker Klostermann
Oh those t-shirts!
Feel better soon, Tara 🙂
December 7, 2013 at 12:31 pm
Amy Smith
The Aquanotes come in first for me, but the Charlotte’s Web tee is a real close second. Feel better soon!
December 7, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Kelly Vavala
“Thanks Tara!! I love the T’s.. especially Charlotte’s Web! I’m glad you posted your link to pinterest….love it! I do hope you are feeling better soon and holiday greetings to you and yours:)
December 7, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Juliana Lee
Cute ideas Tara! Hope you get lots of the things on your wish list!
I repined the wooden alphabet necklace to my board, Stuff I Might Want to Buy for Myself.
December 7, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Rosi Hollinbeck
Lots of cute ideas here. Thanks.
December 7, 2013 at 1:28 pm
LeslieG
That typewriter looks awesome. The Storymatic Kids game, too.
Be well!
December 7, 2013 at 2:05 pm
Christine M. Irvin
I want the typewriter keyboard, the notebook paper bed linens, and the book lamp. Okay, thanks!
December 7, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Sophia Mallonée (@SophiaMallonee)
Ooooo FUN!!!!! *drooling* Thanks for sharing, Tara!
December 7, 2013 at 2:36 pm
Janet Smart
What great gift ideas! I like the necklace and the storymatic game. I hope you get better soon.
December 7, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Joanne Roberts
‘Wish I had an ipad so I could ask for the typewriter!
My favorite bookish thing is the Future Reads bookshelf. It’
s pinned on one of my Pinterest boards, or you can buy it from Signals.
December 7, 2013 at 3:21 pm
heather sisson
I think the shower writers pad and the type writer are my favorite! So incredibly cute!
December 7, 2013 at 3:23 pm
Wendy Greenley
Just hoping you feel better soon, Tara.
December 7, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Tracey Jackson
3doodler is great. Hubby and kids would love it! So many other lovely things too – even writers’ block soap! I will look at your Pinterest board too.
December 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm
orthodoxmom3
The typewriter USB is adorable but I’ve GOT to have the aquanotes!! I immediately attatched them to my Amazon list… a friend and I were just talking about how something like this needs invented… so much for our money making scheme but I really REALLY need these!!!
December 7, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Kaye Baillie
Sorry you aren’t well, Tara. Good of you to do this post and get well soon. On my wishlist I would put the USB typewriter sound. Also love the wooden figures but I love the idea of the click-clack more. Had already ordered Aqua notes for my husband so looking forward to getting those soon. Bye.
December 7, 2013 at 4:32 pm
Ashley Bankhead
They were all funny. Thanks for sharing.
December 7, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Susan Nicholas
How cute! I love the typewriter and the bed sheets and the….well, everything.
December 7, 2013 at 6:51 pm
Caroline Starr Rose
I have the Jane Eyre shirt!
December 7, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Tara Lazar
I have The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird. I NEED MORE.
December 7, 2013 at 7:11 pm
Linda H.
A few of these would be perfect for me. Since I tend to get great ideas right before falling asleep (or in the middle of the night) and in the shower, the bed sheets and shower pad would be handy. But that USB typewriter would be so much fun. When I was in third grade I asked for a typewriter for Christmas and used it for many years.
December 7, 2013 at 7:46 pm
Suzy Leopold
Dear Santa: May I have one of each please? I have been a good girl. Take care, Tara. Hugs. ~Suzy Leopold
December 7, 2013 at 8:23 pm
Kathryn Ault Noble
I like the story generator! That one is definitely going on my wish list.
December 7, 2013 at 8:36 pm
teresa m.i. schaefer (@TMISchaefer)
Bookplates and 3Doodler — my picks. Talk about opposites.
December 7, 2013 at 9:02 pm
Rick Starkey
I think the USB Typewriter would be cool to have. Don’t know if my wife would like it when I type at night while she sleeps.
December 7, 2013 at 9:19 pm
yetteejo
Fun, fun, fun,
December 7, 2013 at 10:20 pm
Debra
I love all the suggestions – especially the typewriter. As someone who use type in my younger days (I’m dating myself), it brings back memories, I used an electric that was a little more ‘modern’ than the one pictured – I’m not that old!
December 8, 2013 at 1:08 am
Kristine Gunnell
Fun! Hope you feel better soon Tara, and thanks again for organizing an experience to remember.
December 8, 2013 at 10:52 am
taracreel
I love this! This list will keep my husband busy for years 🙂 Hope you feel better, there’s so much going around right now 😦 Get some rest!
December 8, 2013 at 11:06 am
Pat Miller
Tara–Hope you are feeling much better soon. Thanks for all the inspiration your PiBoIdMo has brought me…again!
December 8, 2013 at 12:01 pm
thiskidreviewsbooks
I think I want some of these, O Fearless Leader! 😉
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December 8, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Maria Gianferrari
Thanks, Tara!
I LOVE the aquanotes since my best ideas and plot problems often come to me in the shower! The bookplates are gorgeous too.
I hope that you’re feeling better!
December 8, 2013 at 4:27 pm
fashionistaphilly.tumblr.com
Oh what a spectacular list Tara! I love the bedding and the necklace and those action figured are soo adorable !!! great list!
December 8, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Melanie Vickers
I bought the shower pads for all the writers in my writer’s group. Thanks for the idea.
December 8, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Mary McClellan
These were fun to look at. I ventured off and spent way more time than I meant to looking at other things! I liked the nocturnal owl light, the book clock and the 10 Success Principles to Remember. I could go on and on but I’m going to stop myself here. Hope you feel better!!
December 8, 2013 at 6:18 pm
thewritingblues
Reblogged this on the writing blues and commented:
Here are some fantastic ideas for the writers in your life. Or for you…!
December 8, 2013 at 8:15 pm
writersideup
Tara, this is an amazing collection of gear! Wow! I definitely want # 3 – 10! And I can’t even describe how blown away I am by the 3Doodler! Of course, I wouldn’t be able to use it ’cause of the fume factor of hot plastic, but…WOW! Oh, how I’d LOVE to! 🙂
December 8, 2013 at 8:25 pm
Matthew C. Winner
Um… the USB Typewriter is possibly the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Such a perfect mash-up of old world and new. PLUS, it’s got the tactile and auditory appeal! Spectacular!
December 8, 2013 at 8:28 pm
writersideup
I’m SO with you on this! I wonder if it REALLY sounds like the authentic ones. When I learned typewriting in high school (back in the early 70s) we first had to learn how to type on one of those before we were allowed to use the electric typewriters. You need strong fingers! I can’t imagine typists didn’t have major carpal tunnel! : /
December 8, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Quinn Cole
Tara, feel better soon! Love the gift list and forwarding to my family for ideas!
December 8, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Brenda Harris
Lol. Crazy but I actually like number 4- the notebook paper bed linens.
November 17, 2014 at 12:39 pm
Tara Lazar
I just bought them for my daughter. She begged and begged so it was a birthday gift!
December 9, 2013 at 8:17 am
Karen Mae Zoccoli
Hi Tara! You are such a generous soul, not feeling well and still thinking of us! I hope you are feeling better and will be checking out your pinterest board but for here I love the vintage book plates and Charlottes Web t-shirt!
December 10, 2013 at 9:05 am
madelineaudrey
Now just to get someone to get me that beautiful reading light and USB typewriter……
November 19, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Sandie Sing
The Christmas items are just too cool. As they say, “out-of-sight,” and I love them. Those were great shopping ideas. Thanks for the great share.
November 20, 2014 at 3:35 am
storyfairy
My favorite is the AquaNotes!
November 20, 2014 at 8:19 am
Heather Steffens
The note pad! but I loved the typewriter – made me giggle