If you know any writers, then you know they can be picky (some might even say pretentious). But it’s really not that hard buying gifts for the writers in your life – especially not with TWFH on your side. Here we’ve put together a list of five of our favorite gifts and gadgets for writers.

#1: Moleskine Notebooks

Moleskine notebooks will forever be the signature of serious writers, artists, and notetakers. But the hottest thing for writers right now are Field Notes. These cute, compact memo books are great for scribbling down notes and ideas in a hurry – and with several priced at just under $10, they’re more affordable than the Moleskine line (it’s also rumored that Pulitzer-prize winner Bryan Monroe and Anderson Cooper love their Field Notes). Try ordering from the website or checking out this list of retailers.

#2: Software

Software is always a great gift idea for writers (especially if they’re the starving-artist type). Right now I’m drooling over Final Draft 12, the newest version of the industry-standard software for screenwriters. This software isn’t just for screenwriters – playwrites and fiction writers will be able to appreciate the updated storyboarding function too.

#3: Jewelry

For jewelry lovers out there, give a writer in your life one of these stylish Ted Baker gold pen necklaces. At just under $40, these necklaces are truly affordable chic. And best of all, your writer will never have to scramble around looking for lost pens.

#4: Books

Books, books, books! Seems like a typical choice for writers. For a more practical approach to book-giving, try the new 2021 Writer’s Market line. It’ll help your writer make a little cash and get published (a great encouragement as the new year approaches).

#5: A Fancy Pen

Every writer needs a decent pen. If you’ve got some cash to throw around, check out these Livescribe smartpens (starting from $99.95). Perfect for gadget-lovers, these pens will record audio as you take notes – then you can upload the audio to a home PC and share it through email, Facebook, etc … that way you never miss a word. A MontBlanc pen is another option for writers – if you’ve got $200-$2,000 to spare. For the more frugal shoppers, go rogue with these instructions on how to turn any pen into a Mont Blanc.