Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for the Writer in Your Life

Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the men who’ve shaped our stories—literally and figuratively. If your husband, dad, or the father figure in your life is a writer, you know that inspiration and creativity are vital parts of his world.

Whether he’s an aspiring novelist, a journal devotee, or a published poet, here are great gift ideas to show your appreciation for his passion and encourage his craft.

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📓A High-Quality Notebook or Journal for Father’s Day

We writers live by our notebooks. I love these for dads!

🖋️ A Luxurious Fountain Pen

A handsome journal needs a good pen! Fountain pens use water-based, often refillable ink, while ballpoint pens use oil-based ink from disposable cartridges. A good pen can turn writing into a ritual. Brands like Lamy, Pilot, and TWSBI offer elegant, smooth-writing options at various price points (be sure to get extra ink for it)!

📚 Books About Writing

These books on writing are my standard go-to for myself and to recommend to other writers:

• Stephen King’s On Writing
• Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
• The Emotion Thesaurus (and any others in the Writers Helping Writers series)

🎧 Noise-Canceling Headphones

For the dad who writes in noisy households or coffee shops, a pair of noise-canceling headphones can be a game-changer. Brands like Sony, Bose, and Beats are great options. Earbuds can work well too!

☕Coffee Mug (or two!)

Readers of this blog know I’m a huge coffee mug lover! I have many, many of them, and I will be adding more! Here are a few of my favorite writers’ mugs:

This mug is new to me! It’s … odd, but interesting, and I can see some men would like it!

The saying on this travel mug is one of my favorites!

🎁 Custom Typewriter Key Bracelet

If your dad loves vintage vibes, consider a handcrafted bracelet made from old typewriter keys. Sites like Etsy have many unique, writer-themed accessories that combine nostalgia with personal style.

✍️ A “Writer at Work” Desk Sign

Sometimes the smallest gifts are the most charming. Check out these writer signs I found:

• Author definition acrylic sign
• Wooden box sign – The Writer
• You are a writer desk sign
• Someone out there needs your writing wooden sign

📘His Favorite Book

I don’t know your dad’s favorite book, but I have a couple of blog lists that might help.

1. Cozy mysteries
2. Fantasy book recs
3. Science Fiction recommendations
4. Nonfiction

💡 Final Thoughts on Father’s Day Gifts

This Father’s Day, go beyond the usual and give a gift that celebrates your dad’s inner world—the world of characters, ideas, and untold stories. Whether it’s practical, inspirational, or just a bit whimsical, the perfect present for a writer dad shows that you see and support the passion that drives him.

Be sure to read my blog post on 25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers for other ideas! (And the Mother’s Day Gift Guide HERE!)

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Hi, I’m Jen! I’ve been married for over 39 years, have 5 amazing kids, and have 3 adorable grandkids. I homeschooled our three youngest children and used to blog about homeschooling. I also taught Oral Communication as an adjunct instructor for over 5 years.

Jen Dodrill Writes is born of a passion of mine – to write a novel! My first cozy mystery – Birds Alive! – released Feb. 27, 2024! And book #2 in the series – Where’s the Quetzal? – released Feb. 25, 2025! Keep an eye out for a romantic suspense novella collection I’m in – Trinity Sands Beach Club! It releases June 17, 2025.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me writing, spending time with my family, or curled up on the couch reading and drinking a mug of dark roast coffee. (Don’t forget to check out my mug shop – JDMugs!)