How to Make a Gift Basket for a Writer

Whether it's a birthday, holiday, the start of a new career or the celebration of a publication, treat the writer in your life with a cool gift basket. Fill it with practical, fun items that he'll enjoy using as he works on his latest novel.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blank journals
• Pens or pencils
• Insulated mug
• Gift card
• Door sign
• Compact discs
• Reference books
• Basket
• Cellophane
• Ribbon or jute

1. Include blank journals to provide room for journaling, jotting notes, recording inspirational quotes and lyrics or outlines for future work. Also include a selection of her favorite pencils or pens.

2. Pack in an insulated mug that will keep cold drinks cold or hot drinks hot throughout those long writing sessions. Add a gift card to his favorite coffee house or smoothie shop.

3. Choose an eye-catching or humorous "Do Not Disturb" sign that she can hang on her door when she's trying to concentrate.

4. Pick a few compact discs of soothing background music that will inspire your favorite writer, or something he can dance to when he's trying to release stress. If you know he likes to work in complete silence, include a pair of earplugs instead.

5. Add a few up-to-date reference materials, like a new dictionary, thesaurus or style guide. If the writer hopes to be published, include a "Writer's Market" or subscription to a writing magazine filled with leads and helpful advice.

6. Find a basket that will accommodate the items you've gathered. Consider one that can become a wastebasket or a place hold filled journals for future reference. Arrange the gifts, wrap the basket with cellophane and top it with a pretty bow or a simple knot of jute or string.