Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys writing and self-publishing, here are some meaningful and personal gift ideas that will encourage and support his passion:

1. Writing Workshop or Creative Writing Class: Consider enrolling him in a writing workshop or a creative writing class. This will allow him to enhance his writing skills, learn from established authors, and provide an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who share his passion for writing.

2. Writing Software: Consider gifting him a professional writing software like Scrivener or Final Draft. These tools offer advanced features specifically designed for writers, enabling him to organize and structure his ideas, characters, and plots more efficiently.

3. Writing Resources and Books: There are numerous books and resources available that can help aspiring writers improve their craft. Consider getting him books on writing techniques, storytelling, character development, or even self-publishing. Some popular options include "On Writing" by Stephen King, "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White, or "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott.

4. Journal or Writing Notebook: Encourage your son to jot down his ideas, story plotlines, or character sketches by gifting him a high-quality journal or writing notebook. He can use it to chronicle his thoughts or draft scenes whenever inspiration strikes.

5. Professional Editing Services: Help him take his writing to the next level by gifting him professional editing services. This will provide him with constructive feedback, improve his writing style, and help polish his manuscript for self-publishing or querying agents.

6. Writing Retreat or Writer's Conference: Treat him to a writing retreat or a writer's conference where he can immerse himself in a creative environment, connect with other writers, and gain valuable insights from industry professionals. These events often offer workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities tailored for writers.

7. Customized Writer's Toolkit: Put together a personalized writer's toolkit for him, including essential items like quality pens, a USB drive for storing his work, a small whiteboard or corkboard for visual brainstorming, and motivational quotes or pictures to inspire creativity.

8. Subscription to a Writing Magazine or Literary Journal: Subscribe him to a relevant writing magazine or literary journal to keep him up to date with the latest industry trends, writing tips, and contemporary literature. Some popular options include "The Writer," "Poets & Writers," or "Writer's Digest."

9. Professional Author Website: Help him establish an online presence by gifting him a professionally designed author website. This will allow him to showcase his work, build an audience, and connect with potential readers and other writers.

10. Self-Publishing Support Package: If your son is interested in self-publishing his work, consider assembling a self-publishing support package. Include resources such as ISBN numbers, cover design services, formatting tools, or even a gift card to a reputable self-publishing platform like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.

Remember, these gifts not only show your support for his writing passion but also provide practical tools and resources to help him on his creative journey.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”