Great Gifts for Associated Content Writers

Writers for Associated Content are a distinctively diverse group of people, that is for sure! But, as writers, we all could use some basic items, to help us be more productive and happier. When you are looking for gift for Associated Content Writers, or want to give someone shopping for holiday gifts for you as a writer, some common items that will help you are:

• A Hard Copy of AC101! - This great collection of information about submitting terrific content to Associated Content is definitely worth printing it out on quality paperstock and slipping it into a divided section in a binder. Your writer will thumb through it often, getting suggestions about everything from writing headlines and using tools such as NicheBot and Textalyzer to how to promote your content and thus, increase your pageviews and clout, using social bookmarking. AC101 is a bit like a specific reference book, just for Associated Content writers.

• Several 3-ring binders and a ream or two of college rule notebook paper – Writers are always jotting down notes and ideas. Every news story you see, every outrageous talk show, every person you meet, may just be your next article. And, for me, scribbling down thoughts and ideas on paper is much more productive than typing them out on my computer. Divide your notebooks into sections: Published, Paypal, Ideas, People, etc. and makes notes! WARNING! DO NOT try and write in your notebooks while driving down the freeway!

• Handheld Digital Recorder – I really like my Panasonic Digital Voice Recorder. It has voice-activated recording, so I just have to talk for a second or two, saying something like ‘ok I am going to record another great article outline’ and after those few seconds, it will be picking up every word I say. The Digital Voice Recorder really comes in handy when my hands are full and my head is about ready to explode with article ideas for Associated Content or my other venues.