| It's that time of year again, Christmas. You are | | | | that contains several new mystery novels by |
| probably trying to figure out what to give your | | | | various writers in addition to other writing related |
| friends and loved ones as presents this year, | | | | implements. The point is that when shopping for |
| especially the writer in the family. I think that | | | | the writer in your family, skip the fru, fru, and |
| choosing just the right gift for a writer or budding | | | | lacy things and give them something related to |
| writer can be a little mind-boggling. After all, how | | | | their type of writing that can be used and will be |
| much more that paper, pen and a computer does | | | | cherished for a long time to come. Keep it simple. |
| a writer need? Well, you would be surprised. | | | | It doesn't have to be a big elaborate gift basket. |
| First of all, almost all writers are avid readers, so | | | | Just make sure to include items that will not only |
| a good book is always appreciated. Secondly, | | | | stimulate their imaginations, provide them with |
| depending on what type of writing, the writer you | | | | new knowledge about a particular style of writing |
| know does, can trigger many creative gifts that | | | | and also helps make the writing easier. |
| you can give them. For instance, if you know a | | | | It takes just a little planning and a list of items for |
| copywriter, maybe a little gift basket containing | | | | the gift basket. You can even visit your local |
| the latest book by an accomplished copywriter | | | | bookstore for ideas and suggestions for filling the |
| plus an assortment of other goodies to include | | | | basket. It will definitely be worth the trip and will |
| colored markers, a great pen and a small pocket | | | | most certainly put a smile on the face of the |
| notebook. I know as a copywriter myself, that | | | | writer receiving the gift. You can bet that it will be |
| would be a great gift. | | | | one of their most cherished gifts. Who knows, |
| However, if you have a writer whose focus is on | | | | they may even write you a touching thank you |
| writing novels such as mystery novels, you may | | | | note that you will cherish. |
| want to consider putting together a gift basket | | | | |