Gifts for writers…gifts for writers…hmm…wondering what to get the writer in your life? Whether it’s for a colleague, friend, or family member, all are sure to appreciate one thing — a coffee mug that makes them smile. But where can you find one? We’ve got you covered. Here are 10 funny writing-themed coffee mugs to shorten your gift search!
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1. Yoda Best Writer Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $18.95
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
- Star rating: NA
Don’t we all want to be the best at something? Remind the writer in your life that they’re your favorite.
Bonus points if they’re a Star Wars fan!
One reviewer says:
“This was such a hit around the office! Very well received gift.”
We may not all be J.K. Rowlings or Shakespeares, but with this gift, your writer will feel like they are.
2. I Love Oxford Commas Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $14.95
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
Oh, the controversial philosophical question that writers stay awake at night pondering…to use or not to use the Oxford comma?
This sharp-looking mug, in black and white with the perfect red heart, will surprise and delight the penman or penwoman in your life (as long as they’re on Team Oxford).
Get it for the writer who appreciates punctuation in all the right places.
3. Keep Calm, It’s Only A First Draft Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $16.46
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
- Star rating: 4.8/5 stars after 42 reviews
Writers often need a quiet space to write their first drafts. Once they get started, though, the process can feel like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This witty mug will remind them it’s more like skiing on the bunny hill.
They don’t need to be perfect to finish the first draft, they just need to get it out on paper.
One writer/reviewer says:
“Reminds me of the truth and keeps me motivated. Makes me smile.”
‘Nuff said.
4. What An Awesome Writer Looks Like Campfire Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $17.99
- Microwave-safe: No
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Stainless steel, metal
- Star rating: 4.6/5 stars after 98 reviews
No, this isn’t a mug with the mug of your beloved writer on the front. Instead, it points up toward their awesome face. Too cute.
If you’re looking to boost the self-esteem of the writer in your life, this mug will do the trick for years to come.
5. I Write – What’s Your Superpower Mug
- Size: 15 oz.
- Price: $15.99
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: No
- Material: Ceramic
- Star rating: 4.6/5 stars after 254 reviews
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a super writer! This mug, available in an array of colors, will make a writer feel like throwing a cape on.
One buyer said:
“I loved this well-made cup so much I ordered several for some writer friends. And then wasn’t I the superhero?”
Gotta love it.
6. I Write Things, Eat Snacks, and Take Naps Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $14.95
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
For just the price of a novel written by Agatha Christie, this mug will be an absolute favorite. After all, eating and napping are always on a writer’s to-do list! Plus, “I write things” might just become their catchphrase.
7. I Before E Except After C Mug
- Size: 15 oz.
- Price: $14.36
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
- Star rating: 4.7/5 stars after 83 reviews
Who hasn’t been confused by the “I before E except after C” rule? This mug will have the writer in your life cracking up.
Even the reviews are funny:
“Having this cup means that you will never misspell those pesky words that just don’t follow the rules.”
So go ahead and seize the day! Drink some caffeine, but not codeine, when you go see a heifer. (Wink wink.)
8. I Am a Writer – Anything You Say Or Do Could Be Used In A Story Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $16.95
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
- Star rating: 4.8/5 stars after 255 reviews
Warning! Don’t spill your guts around a writer or piss them off. If you do, you may end up inspiring their next plot twist. This mug pokes fun at the mighty power writers hold to turn anything into writing inspiration.
9. Just One More Final Read-Through Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: 14.95
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
It’s midnight. The writer you know and love is telling you for the fifth time, “Just one more final read-through!” You know what that means — it’s going to be a while.
With this mug, let a writer know they’re not alone!
10. F…Off, I’m Writing Mug
- Size: 11 oz.
- Price: $12.97
- Microwave-safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Material: Ceramic
- Star rating: 4.8/5 stars after 307 reviews
If you’re looking for a hilarious gift that sounds just like a brash writer in your life, this mug hits the nail on the head.
They’ll be able to flip you off without actually flipping you off. Great for them, not so much for you.
Other gifts for writers
What else will writers love along with a new coffee mug? Here are a few ideas:
- Funny t-shirts: Check out this I Love Oxford comma shirt and this one about writer’s block.
- Journals: Writers don’t just write for others, they often write for themselves, too. A journal can be a great gift. Check out this handmade leatherbound beauty for just over $20.
- Books: Help your friend, colleague, or loved one to hone their craft with one of these must-read books for writers.
- Blue-light blocking accessories: This screen protector will help to protect the eyes of the writer in your life as they spend long hours at the keyboard, which they surely will. Or, you could opt for budget-friendly blue-light-blocking glasses with the same effect.
Now that you have lots of gift ideas for the writer in your life, it’s time to decide which is just right for them. Do you have an employee with a well-known appreciation for Oxford commas? We’ve got a mug for that. Have a colleague writer who loves to drop F-bombs? Got a mug for that, too!
They’ll be sure to appreciate your gift for years to come. Just don’t forget to ask for royalties when they write that bestseller!