Giraffe’s Gift Guide for Writers
If you’re stuck for gift ideas for the writer in your life (or looking for a treat for yourself), don’t worry — we’ve found the best writer presents available. Check out our gift guide, but be warned: it’s hard to pick just one.
1. Paper Tigre Notebook
Every writer needs a notebook, and if you’re like us that book will be taken just about everywhere! The Canvas notebook from Paper Tigre is a hardcover book to keep all your words safe, with a beautiful printed fabric cover. The sewn binding means the book lays flat for those frantic scribblings when you’re struck by inspiration.
$39.95. Buy here: https://milligram.com/collections/a5-notebooks/products/papier-tigre-canvas-a5-notebook
2. Kikki.K Pencil Case
Carry your precious pens in style with this stylish and fun pencil case from Kikki.K. Small enough to slip into your handbag or work satchel, big enough to carry all the essentials. It’s made from quality vegan friendly leather (yay!) and features a super cute floral-and-foxes design. Definitely one for the Christmas wish list!
$19.99. Buy here: https://www.kikki-k.com/au/stationery/pencil-cases-and-pouches/pencil-case-blush-slow-11324401.html?cgid=stationery-pencil_cases_pouches#start=8
3. Bellroy Compact Digital Set
Get ready to spend much more time on the go in 2021. The Bellroy laptop sleeve and tech kit compact keep your computer, chargers, mouse and more secure and organised, and they’re all ready to slip straight into your bag. The compact even includes designated spots for all your stuff — perfect for us super organised people!
$119.00. Buy here: https://bellroy.com/products/compact-digital-set/leather_13in/limestone#slide-0
4. Kmart Magazine Holder
We may be itching to get out of the house, but we know that working (and writing!) from home is going to be a big part of the next few months as well. If your home office desk space is looking pretty cluttered after a year of #wfh, this linen magazine holder is the perfect solution. Organise all your important documents and keep them within reach. Available in multiple colours.
$7.00. Buy here: https://www.kmart.com.au/product/linen-magazine-holder/2860843
5. Industry Beans Coffee
How do writers start the day? With coffee of course! Gift your writer friend a signature brew from Industry Beans, the Fitzroy based coffee roasters making amazing blends for that morning get up and go. A cup of this is guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing, no matter how early it is.
$16.00. Buy here: https://industrybeans.com/collections/beans/products/espresso-roast-fitzroy-street-blend
6. Studio Milligram 2021 Weekly Agenda
The perfect place to organise your life so you have more time for writing! Jot in your writing workshops, library book due dates, and the book events of 2021. This spiral bound diary includes a weekly horizontal page layout and is produced with environmentally conscious manufacturing.
$29.95. Buy here: https://milligram.com/collections/2021-diaries/products/2021-weekly-agenda-a5
7. SOH Candle
Create an idyllic writing environment with a beautiful natural fragrance from SOH. We love fig tree, with a scent of fresh figs, blackberries and white flowers. SOH Melbourne are a local fragrance house producing bespoke candles and perfumes based on the freshness and simplicity of country Australia. The perfect way to relax and get into a creative headspace!
$75.00. Buy here: https://www.montebelloemporium.com.au/collections/candles/products/soh-fig-tree
8. Literary Magazine Subscription
If you aspire to having your writing published in one of the many Australian literary journals, it’s a good idea to subscribe to and read as many of them as possible! An annual subscription is an amazing gift for any budding writer. There are lots to choose from, but if you’re stuck for ideas check out Meanjin, Kill Your Darlings, Voiceworks, The Lifted Brow, and Overland.
9. Monteverde Classic Ballpoint Pen
Getting serious about writing? It might be time to get serious about pens as well. The purists will opt for fountain pens, but we like a classic ballpoint to get the words on the page. This white gunmetal pen is inspired by 60s style and is well balanced in the hand — no cramps after long writing sessions!
$55.00. Buy here: http://www.pensdeluxe.ashop.com.au/p/9424512/monteverde-ritma-classicbrwhite-gunmetal-ball-pen.html
10. Hey Tiger Chocolate
It may not be the healthiest choice, but sometimes you just need some chocolate! To get you through those intense writing afternoons when the words are flowing, treat yourself to a chocolate snack from Hey Tiger. This premium, handmade, Australian chocolate brand is also a social enterprise, on a mission to make change in the cocoa industry. Ethical and delicious!
$14.50. Buy here: https://heytiger.com.au/collections/choccies
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