| p>Are you looking for a gift for the writer in your | | | | printer or lap cooling desk. Thinking of mobility, a |
| life? You may be tired of the boring gifts. You | | | | broadband card would be great. Your writer can |
| know the deco pen set or the dated looking cloth | | | | be anywhere and connect to the Internet for |
| blank book. No worries; with a little help from a | | | | business or fun without using Hot Spot |
| fellow writer (that's me); you can choose a gift | | | | technology. Some companies like AT&T or |
| that your loved one will love to keep. Besides all | | | | Verizon offer the card free with a 2 year |
| of that they will marvel at how thoughtful you | | | | contract at $40-$60 per month. |
| are. To celebrate the writer in your life here's 7 | | | | 5. Dinner out |
| gift ideas to choose from: | | | | Hard working writers enjoy a dinner out at a |
| 1. eBook Reader | | | | restaurant they couldn't usually afford. Expensive |
| Most writers are avid readers. But like any | | | | is great but you'll find a little appreciation will work |
| millennium professional person, they struggle to | | | | wonders in the aspiring author's life. So whatever |
| find the time to fit reading in their schedule. Give | | | | your budget can afford, make it a special meal. If |
| them the gift of an ebook reader. The Amazon | | | | you want to add a personal touch get a bouquet |
| Kindle was listed as one of Oprah's Favorite | | | | of flowers along with the dinner. For males |
| Things in 2008. Your writer would enjoy the easy | | | | consider a cookie gift basket, bottle of |
| on the eyes electronic reader. Using cell phone | | | | celebratory wine or champagne. |
| technology one can download the books straight | | | | 6. Writer's survival kit |
| from the Amazon Kindle store after purchase. | | | | Create a gift set; or hire a creative person to |
| The books are cheaper and in a few minutes | | | | design a kit with fun pens, pencils, notepads, |
| you're reading your favorite business book or | | | | coffee mug, pencil sharpener, eraser, favorite |
| novel. | | | | writing books, journal, novel and chocolate. Or |
| 2. Laptop | | | | make up your own list; just include both fun stuff |
| Any writer would be thrilled to receive their very | | | | and serious things. On the fun side, look for a |
| own laptop. If you are budget conscious, you may | | | | miniature life raft or rope, oxygen mask. Anyway, |
| get the system one step behind the latest | | | | you get the idea. Have fun and you can be sure |
| technology to save dollars. Consider getting the | | | | it'll be fun for your special writer. |
| platform (Mac or PC) they are already using. Or | | | | 7. Writer's gift basket |
| find out if they desire to switch platforms before | | | | On the same note as the writer's survival kit, |
| getting the new laptop. | | | | design a gift basket. In your gift basket instead of |
| 3. Laptop case | | | | a survival theme go with a pamper theme. Put |
| Aspiring authors who own laptops enjoy a nice | | | | things that will pamper a writer's hands and/or |
| case. Try to suit it to your writer friend's | | | | body. You can start with hand lotions, manicure |
| personality. If your loved one is one of those | | | | gift certificate, bath oils and bubbles along with |
| wonderful wacky writers, they would probably | | | | favorite book. Another idea would be to purchase |
| enjoy a creative looking case with lots of color. | | | | their favorite novel and build a theme around it. |
| Of course, if their personality is on the | | | | Use the colors from the novel and perhaps some |
| conservative side then a more professional black | | | | things from the setting of the novel. For example, |
| or brown brief case would best fit. Or perhaps, if | | | | if the novel is set in another country, use items |
| your loved one is female, she would enjoy a | | | | native to that country. |
| purse looking case. | | | | Don't let the writer in your life think you don't |
| 4. Other mobile computer accessories | | | | appreciate him. Choose one of the gifts above |
| If your writer already owns a laptop and case, | | | | and touch their soul. I'm almost sure they will gush |
| consider some of the mobile accessories. | | | | all over you with thanks. No need to tell them |
| According to what came with their laptop, you | | | | where you got the idea. Just enjoy the holidays |
| might get them a mobile min-mouse, mobile | | | | with family and friends! |