How to Get Good Gifts for a Free-Lance Writer
If you have a friend or relative who is a freelance writer, you may be stumped when you're thinking of a gift for him, especially if you don't write yourself. How do you know what he needs or wants? In the end, the best gift can often be one that helps him improve his writing and gets him more exposure as a writer. Freelancers are creative people who put a lot of effort into their work and are dedicated to the craft. He will appreciate a gift that tells him you understand and admire his talents.
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Buy the latest edition of "Writer's Market." This is a book that lists how-to articles for freelance writers as well as the names and addresses of thousands of book publishers and magazine publishers. The book also has writing contests. Another option is to get the freelancer a gift subscription to WritersMarket.com, the magazine's website.
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Give the freelancer a subscription to Writer's Digest magazine. This magazine runs interviews with authors and has other articles aimed at helping writers improve their craft.
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Give the freelancer tickets to an upcoming writers conference in your area. Writers benefit from these conferences because they allow them to network with fellow writers and prospective literary agents. In addition, the seminars are beneficial.
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Purchase an inexpensive file cabinet. This is a good gift because it helps the writer stay organized. For example, the writer may have articles on a variety of subjects, and a file cabinet will help him arrange the articles by subject.
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If you are very close to the writer, you might splurge and give him a laptop computer. A laptop allows the freelancer to work just about anywhere. This is also a good idea if the writer in your life plans to have his own Internet magazine.
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Tips & Warnings
If your writer friend or family member doesn't have an ergonomic keyboard, consider giving one as a gift. This can prove a good--and wrist-saving--option.
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