Gifts for Writers

The stocking is empty. . . what to get for your favorite writer? Inspiration, of course. How do you package inspiration? Start with a place, a mood and a feeling.

What place does your writer most often talk about visiting? Hawaii, Paris or Alaska?
If you can't afford the plane ticket for a long weekend get away, then package the place under the tree. Look for items that represent the place.
Paris is an easy start. In a basket gather fresh French macaroons, pastries, a black beret, stripe tee shirt, French perfume or scented candle, tiny replica of the Eiffel Tower, CD of French folk music and a Paris street scene poster. A truly dedicated gift giver will search online or in vintage bookstores for a book in your writer's favorite genre that is autographed by the author.
Now you get the idea - - - surround your writer with an inspiration gift basket and who knows what fabulous fictional ideas will be generated.