Five Gifts for Writers for Under $20

Whatever the season, gifts for writers can get a little stale after a while. Sure, you could give yet another gift certificate to Staples or Amazon, but if you're looking for something a little more personal these gifts for writers are sure to be appreciated.

1. Literary Action Figures
For writers with a sense of humor, consider giving a literary action figure. You may have seen these in novelty stores in your area; they make great gifts for writers. Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, Shakespeare, and even the Librarian are some of the action figures available. They generally retail for under $10 in stores. Online retailer Archie McPhee Toys, Gifts & Novelties (mcphee.com) carries them for around $4.95-$8.95.

2. Page Points Bookmarkers
Page Points are great gifts for writers who like to read. They're specially made to be moved easily or they can be left inside a book indefinitely without damaging pages. Their sleek metal design makes them perfect luxury gifts for writers and readers who enjoy fine details. Page Points are available in tins of three dozen from Levenger stores (levenger.com) for $10.

3. Paperblanks Journals
Classic gifts for writers are journals. Any art-loving writer would enjoy Paperblanks. They come in several sizes and each journal features a design based on a work of art or ancient manuscript. Most have magnetic or elastic closures to protect pages and an interior back pocket for storing loose papers and other mementos. Archival and acid-free, these journals will be around for a while. Designs can be viewed at the Paperblanks website (paperblanks.com). They can be purchased from most major bookstores and online for $10-20.