If you still have a writer on your list to buy a holiday gift for—or if you’re a writer and you don’t know what to ask for—consider an editor’s desk. Levenger (www.levenger.com) sells a couple that a number of writers and editors I know couldn’t live without.
An editor’s desk is basically a small inclined work surface that looks very much like the top of a lectern. It’s designed to sit on top of your regular desk and hold whatever you’re writing on or in—loose paper, notebook, journal—at a comfortable angle to ease neck strain. A small ledge along the lower edge holds the paper in place, while a back ledge can be used to hold a reference book or two. The editor’s desk can also be used for reading.
While I do most of my actual writing on my computer, I generally prepare my notes and outlines in longhand. I also print out my manuscripts and edit them on paper. If no one in my family took the hint, I’m buying an editor's desk as a gift for myself.
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Elaine, I'm typing this atop my Levenger Laplander!
For anyone who has yet to be seduced by Levenger's charms, the Laplander is a small (or large) kidney-shaped lap desk with a pretty wooden surface (handle built in) and a super- lightweight, breathable cushion underneath. My laptop stays level and cool and lightly distributed no matter how long or where I'm working.
I find mine indispensable, and have also given them as gifts. With the elastic straps that secure pens or reading glasses, they're also very handy for people recuperating who want to work and/or read from bed and need something easy and gentle.
Allow me to heartily second your recommendation! I think any writer could find something to love from the wide range of goodies they've got. Blog sponsorship, anyone?
Elaine -
Every year, when people ask me what I want, I tell them "just get me a gift certificate to Levenger. That way, I can gather them all together after the holiday and go wild! Unfortunately, they've limited their cards now to "$25+," which it doesn't seem to me they always did. (Though my memory's not what it could be--my friends may have gotten together to buy one in the past.)
Oh, I want one! And I know my dh hasn't bought my gift yet. Thank you!!
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