Last-minute gifts that help writers capture their best ideas

Ideas are a writer’s currency. If you’re looking for a writerly gift for a friend or even yourself, here are three ideas for gifts that spark and preserve your best ideas.

Aqua Notes – Waterproof Notepad – When I’m stuck, and even when I’m not, taking a shower is a sure way to clarify a writing problem, think of a title for a story, or come up with the perfect character name. Something about water makes ideas pop to the surface, and my Aqua Notes has saved many an idea.

The Writer’s Block: 786 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Imagination – Do you ever experience dreaded writer’s block? Laugh in its face with this real writer’s block. $10.26

Dream Essentials Nite Note, Night Time Notepad with Fisher Ball Point Space Pen – This nifty pad lights up when the pen that comes with it is removed from the pad. The Fisher Space Pen that comes with it is perfect for capturing those ideas when you’re lying in bed in the dark. $14.95.

In case you missed it this week, see Carol’s post, Holiday gift ideas for the writer in your life.