Stuck for a gift for a friend, colleague or family member who is an editor or proofreader? Or maybe you fancy treating yourself? My list of gifts for editors may help.
These fantastic presents for editors and proofreaders are perfect for Christmas gifts, birthday presents, or any other occasion, to show your editing friends and family members that you support their hard work.
(You may also find a great gift on my post about best books for editors and proofreaders)
Stationery gifts for editors and proofreaders
Colourful circular index tabs
We editors are always consulting our style-guide tomes and dictionaries.
These unusual circular index tabs will add a splash of colour and fun to your editor’s hefty reference guides, ensuring they can easily find those terms requiring regular access.
Find out more about these index tabs
Legend Planner
This planner has changed my life, no exaggeration. I use it for my writing, business (editor/proofreader) and life goals. It’s undated, so there’s no reason to wait for 1 January to start getting organised. It also comes in lots of different colours.
Your editor friend can set yearly, three-monthly and monthly goals, then plan their work each week. They can do a quick review at the end of each month to see if they’re on track. There’s so much more to it than that, but the last thing I have to mention is it comes with free motivational stickers. STICKERS!
Find out more about Legend Planners
Funny editor notebook
Editors need notebooks. Lots. If you don’t fancy the one I’ve featured here, there are plenty of other notebooks featuring slogans that may suit your editor friend. How about:
Find out more about this funny editor notebook
Kit for editors and proofreaders
Noise-cancelling headphones
It takes a lot of concentration to edit. As most of us work from home, few of us are lucky enough to have the luxury of a quiet workspace, especially when there may be kids/pets/partners in the background.
My noise-cancelling headphones get A LOT of use, and I can guarantee this gift will increase your editor friend’s productivity no end!
Find out more about noise-cancelling headphones
Countdown clock
I love my timer. It helps me to focus for a set amount of time on a specific task, so I end up getting more done in my day. Plus, I end up fitting in more breaks as the timer reminds me to do so.
If your editor friend is looking frazzled or complaining of not being able to fit breaks into their day, this clock could be the answer. It comes in lots of different colours, too!
Find out more about the countdown clock
Lumbar support cushion
We editors and proofreaders sit down a lot, which can take its toll on our lower backs.
If your editor friend has been rubbing their back, it’s time to show what a caring chum you are by getting them a lumbar support cushion for their chair!
Lots of other colours available!
Find out more about the lumbar support cushion
Fun gifts for editors and proofreaders
‘Book worm’ fingerless mittens – lots of colours
These cute ‘book worm’ fingerless gloves from Black and Beech will keep your editor’s hands warm while they work on their latest project.
Available in lots of different colours, you’re sure to find a pair in your friend’s favourite hues. Or why not buy a couple of pairs to match different outfits? Who says the freelancing life can’t be fashionable?
Find out more about these fingerless mittens
‘Book nerd’ socks
These fun socks from Waterstones with ‘book nerd’ in rainbow-coloured text are the perfect accessory for the editor in your life.
Let your editor keep their toes toasty warm while announcing to the world their love of books!
Find out more about these socks
Grammar Police game
While we editors most definitely are not the grammar police (honestly!), we know our grammar rules.
This game will keep you and your editor friend on your toes, testing your grammar skills to the limit! Be aware that it’s a game for adults, due to the nature of some of the language examples used.
Find out more about the Grammar Police game
Cat pen holders
Many of us editors and proofreaders have a furry companion to keep us company during the long hours of editing.
Your cat-loving editor will adore this set of sassy pen-holding cats.
Find out more about these pen holders
What have you found?
If you have any gift suggestions for editors and proofreaders, let me know in the comments. Your ideas could help someone else find that perfect present!
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