Christine Tulley, President and Executive Writing Coach of Defend Publish & Lead, presents her annual holiday gift guide for writers. This year the list focuses on budget-friendly items all priced at $50 or less.

Here is her countdown of the Top 10 gift items for 2025 for writers or yourself:

10) Sardine Pens

9) Book - "Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors"

8) Writing Sweatshirt

7) Small Space Heater

6) Book - "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout" by Cal Newport

5) Fences Desktop Organizing Software

4) Metal Mesh Desktop Organizer

3) Cloud Bliss Cushion

2) TAA Membership

1) DPL Gift certificate

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 204: More December Writing Strategies (has all past Holiday Gift episodes)

Resources:

• HOLIDAY COACHING HOURS - All hours at lowest prices for the year
• Tuesday Toolbox - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information
• Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation.
• Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com
• Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net
• New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP25! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.