Christmas Gift Ideas for Freelance Writers
How to Buy Holiday Gifts for a Writer, Author, Freelancer or Blogger
When Christmas shopping for a family member or friend, some great holiday gift ideas can be obtained by examining the gift recipient's profession or interests.
With the popularity of the internet, web writing and blogging are very popular hobbies. While some work as freelance writers on the web on a part-time basis, others work from home as a freelance writer or blogger on a full-time basis. And then there are authors and writers who work in print.
Consider the following Christmas gift ideas for a writer on this holiday season's Christmas shopping list.
Christmas Gift Ideas That Pamper Women and Men Who Write
Whether the Christmas gift recipient is a web writer, a freelance writer in print or an author, these individuals share one thing in common: it's likely they sit in front of a computer for hours on end. This leads to back aches, aching wrists and sore, tired eyes. A great gift idea is one that involves pampering and relief of these aches and pains.
Good pampering-related gift ideas for Christmas include:
- Back massaging mat for an office chair
- Hand-held massagers
- Neck massaging pillow
- Gift certificate for a massage
- Gift certificate for a facial or facial massage
- Cooling eye mask
- Herb-filled eye pillow
- Gel-filled wrist rest or mouse pad with gel-filled wrist rest
Gifts for Writers and Bloggers – Practical Gift Ideas for Christmas
There are many great practical Christmas gift ideas that a writer or blogger will enjoy. Presents for the office, home office and technology-related gifts can save time for the writer, while making life at work more comfortable and enjoyable.
A new ergonomic office chair is a great gift idea for a blogger or writer (or anyone else who spends lots of time in the office or in front of the computer.) For those with a smaller holiday shopping budget, an ergonomic mouse or keyboard will make for a nice present.
Many writers, authors and bloggers are coffee or tea drinkers. They can cut down on trips to the microwave with a mug warmer, which is a thoughtful yet inexpensive Christmas gift idea.
For the writer or blogger who is a slow typist, voice recognition typing software makes a great holiday gift idea. Voice recognition typing software enables the writer to type by speaking the words, making for faster web writing, blogging, article writing and book writing.
A new digital camera also makes a great Christmas gift idea for a freelancer or blogger. Many freelancers can improve their work by taking their own photographs. For freelancers who are looking for work from home opportunities, a digital camera can be used to create stock photographs. The freelancer can then make money selling stock photos online via a stock photo website.
For holiday shoppers with a large budget, a brand-new laptop computer makes a wonderful gift idea for a writer who works on a desktop computer. The ability to write outdoors, at the park, at Starbucks or at various locations in or around the home can make freelance writing and blogging much more enjoyable.
Gift Cards and Other Christmas Gift Ideas for Bloggers, Writers and Authors
Authors and writers may appreciate a pretty but durable journal that can be used for brainstorming and recording ideas or thoughts. Many writers carry a journal at all times, so a small, durable and attractive notebook makes a great Christmas gift idea.
Office and writing supplies like blank CDs, a new USB flash drive (a.k.a. a thumb drive), notepads or a digital recorder can also make inexpensive gift ideas for the holidays; they also make great stocking stuffers!
Freelance writers, web writers, authors and bloggers may also appreciate gift cards to the book store, the office supply store or a gift card to the coffee shop, as many enjoy using the local Starbucks as their pseudo-office. A wireless internet card also makes a good gift for a writer who enjoys writing outdoors or in other random locations.
Looking for more Christmas shopping ideas and tips? Check out What's the Best Time to Christmas Shop?
Bargain hunters may also enjoy How to Make Christmas Shopping Affordable and Easy – Save Money on Christmas Shopping.
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