“Your Writing As a Gift to Those You Love & Care About”
Monday 8 December 2025
Hey there, writer! This year give your writing as a gift to those you love. Lots of crafters give their creations as gifts. Writers can too. Here are some special projects you can quickly and charmingly turn into presents for the holidays.
WRITE A SHORT STORY WITH A RELATIVE OR SPECIAL PET AS THE STAR
Your wonderful talent with words easily translates into a short story or children’s book featuring a relative or special pet as the protagonist. It doesn’t have to be long or have a complicated plot arc, just a story about an adventure or a real-life event in the family history. You know the drill: start with a character with a problem to solve then say, “What if?” Illustrations in a digital book are easier than you think. Family photos from your phone will add personality and images from royalty-free sites such as The Graphics Fairy or iStock will more than supply you with ideas and appropriate art work to support the story.
CREATE A SERIAL STORY WITH A CHAPTER A MONTH
You only have to write one chapter to hook your reader for this gift of writing then write 11 more chapters that you send to the recipient once a month until next November when the romance is fulfilled, the mystery is solved, or the journey is complete.
GREETING CARDS WITH WRITERLY QUOTES, IMAGES, AND MESSAGES
Or the cards can be blank inside. Blank, do-it-yourself greeting cards are available at most craft supply stores such as Michael’s.
OF COURSE, SIGNED COPIES OF YOUR PUBLISHED BOOK
Make this special by adding a letter to the recipient about how much you appreciate everything they do in support of your writing.
HOLIDAY CARDS & LETTERS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS
As the daughter and wife of members of various branches of the military, I think this gift of writing is one of the best you can offer. Thoughtful messages of support and appreciation are welcome. Places to submit include (check the deadlines at the websites):
Military Holiday Card Challenge
Happy writing and happy holidays!
~Joy
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