What’s on the iPod: Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
We’ve all seen the usual lists of gifts for writers. Journals? Pens? Again?
Not this time. I’ve decided it’s time we stop taking the word “writer” so literally and start being creative in our writerly gift-giving. Here are a few things that writers (and possibly anyone whose working environment is just like ours) would love:
Tablet pillow. Even those fancy kickstands don’t work when you’re curled up in a chair or on the couch. This little gadget makes it easy to write and surf anywhere.
Fingerless gloves. I use mine every winter. Even in the warmest of rooms, hands can get cold using the mouse or typing. Plus, they’re great for using your smartphone.
Touch gloves. Or you could buy touch gloves for smartphones and touch-screen computers and tablets. Mine are “silver” gloves woven with silver threads. Not the warmest ones, but these look a bit warmer and a little more practical.
Desktop stand with USB and cup holder. What a great idea! Get more square footage on your desk and add even that much more functionality.
Computer speakers. I treated myself to these, and I love the sound.
Cup warmer. How I wish I had this! But it’s a great way to keep the caffeine hot enough to drink. If you’re a slow sipper. I tend to gulp mine.
Literary scarf. Ladies, wear a story around your neck. Well, just the words. A nice conversation starter.
Cards Against Humanity game. This game is so wrong, but you just can’t help loving it. Fill-in-the-blank fun.
Story Cubes. Think Boggle for writer’s block. They come in various editions — original, actions, enchantment, voyages, Max, and mixed collections.
Course on Tape. My mother-in-law loved The Great Courses. There are courses on nearly anything you can imagine or want. There’s an impressive Literary/Language section. All courses are taught by some of the top instructors and thinkers today.
Writers, what gifts would make you smile this year?
Yay, awesome list! Story cubes are lots of fun with the right group.
Another great game for your list is Fairy Tale- it's a collaborative storytelling game played with cards: http://www.boardgamequest.com/fairy-tale-card-game-review/
A couple of my cousins were talking about Cards Against Humanity over Thanksgiving.
I can never think of things to put on a gift list. I guess I spend so little time shopping that I don't know about half of what's out there – and I tend to be horribly practical. And boring.
Such a creative list. I didn't even know some of these things existed!!
Me neither, Ashley. Much more creative — and fun — than another "how-to" book. All I had on my wish list was a lighted pen (supposedly for jotting down ideas in the middle of the night). Thanks, Lori.
KeriLynn, couldn't you see those cubes in a writers group? I'd love some!
Paula, that game is so wrong and yet so much fun.
Ashley, it's amazing what you can learn on Facebook. LOL
You're welcome, Cheryl. And thanks for the idea — a lighted pen is a GREAT gift.