Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who loves writing and publishing, there are plenty of meaningful and personal gift ideas that can help support their passion and inspire their creativity. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Customized Journal: A beautiful, personalized journal can be a perfect gift. You can have their name or a motivational quote engraved on the cover to make it extra special. Choose a journal with high-quality paper that they can use for jotting down ideas, drafting stories, or keeping a record of their thoughts.

2. Writing Workshop or Course: Consider gifting your friend a writing workshop or course to help them enhance their skills and learn from experienced professionals. Whether it's a local writing class, an online course, or even a writing retreat, this gift will provide them with opportunities to grow and expand their writing abilities.

3. Classic Books: If your friend loves writing, they most likely also enjoy reading. Consider gifting them a collection of classic literature from renowned authors who have greatly influenced the world of writing. You can even include a thoughtful note inside each book explaining why you believe they'll enjoy it.

4. Subscription to a Literary Magazine: Enhance your friend's exposure to the world of publishing by gifting them a subscription to a literary magazine. These magazines provide insightful articles, interviews with writers, and showcases of new talent. It can be a source of inspiration for their own writing, as well as opportunities to get published in the future.

5. Professional Editing Services: Help your friend refine their writing by gifting them a session or package of professional editing services. An experienced editor can provide valuable feedback, suggestions for improvement, and help polish their work to make it publication-ready. This gift can be especially meaningful for someone aspiring to publish their writing.

6. Personalized Stationery: Foster your friend's creativity and encourage them to share their written thoughts with others by gifting them personalized stationery. You can have their name or initials printed on high-quality paper or cards, which they can use for handwritten letters, thank-you notes, or even as a unique touch when submitting their manuscripts to publishers or agents.

7. Digital Writing Tools: If your friend enjoys writing on their computer or tablet, there are several digital tools that can enhance their writing experience. Consider gifting them a subscription to a writing software or application that provides a distraction-free writing environment, advanced grammar tools, or even access to a community of fellow writers.

Remember, the most meaningful gift is one that shows you understand and support their passion. Choose a gift that aligns with their interests, supports their goals, and lets them know you believe in their talent.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”