More Gifts for Writers

A writer's "office" tends to be a cramped corner in the home. The right gifts can brighten and expand that space. Start by watching your writer at work. Is the chair a rickety yard sale relic? What about adequate lighting? Any room for files or file boxes near the desk? These are all gifts waiting to be given.

Start at the big box stores (Ikea, Target, Home Depot) to look for modular units that fit into the available space. These stores also have inexpensive shelves to add to side of desk for reference book storage. Even if there is no room for new furniture or wall unit, look for portable files. Staples and Office Depot have small files on wheels that roll up to the desk for accessibility then easily roll back into a closet when the writer is finished for the day. Any of the store mentioned as well as a lamp specialty store have many lighting options. My favorite is the OttLite; full spectrum and cool (not hot but still cool in its own way). Look at JoAnn's Fabrics and similar stores for a floor standing OttLite or desk top.

Any creature comfort that a writer can use in the prime writing space will be appreciated. The gift will also say that you value this writer's work enough to support it with something to enhance efficiency. That message alone is a great gift.