Previously I’ve discussed the writer’s space and the use of visual cues to set habits of writing around (See E for Environment and H for Habits).

Today in a visual post, I’m featuring a small gallery of writing things which may act as visual motivators or cues for writing.

Trinkets, Knick-knacks, Mascots and Wearables to Inspire Writers

“The first thing I did when I decided to be a writer was buy a black coffee mug with “Writer” written in gold across it. I would look at that cup every day to remind me of my commitment to the craft. In fact, on days when the writing drags, I’ll look at it again. It gives me a jolt of enthusiasm.

Come up with your own item of visual motivation. It might be inspirational words taped to your computer (“You get what you dare, baby, and if you want big, you dare big”—author Leonard Bishop), a photograph of an admired writer, or your own rendering of your first novel’s cover. (Be lavish in the critical praise on the back!)” – James Scott Bell. Source.

Well, there are certainly a lot of mugs with “Writer” labelled on them nowadays, thanks to Etsy, Zazzle or CafePress, where you can purchase somebody else’s mug or make your own.

I don’t have a “writer” cup, but I do have a writing-themed mascot on my desk – a Writing Smurf figurine. As he’s been patient with me lately, I took a photo and include him in the slideshow below.

If you don’t like little visual cues on your desk or wall, consider going the full hog and wearing your writer status on your body. That makes it a very public motivator.

Note – where possible I have included links to the original vendors for these, but some of the photos have been shared a lot across the web, and may be missing their original credits, or the vendors may have gone out of business. These are just a smattering of such tokens, trinkets or visual cues that many writers would like to get, especially as thoughtful (or gimmick) gifts, perhaps. If you’re thinking more helpful gifts, go towards beautiful journals, notebooks or a brand new laser printer for printing off that manuscript (er-hem).

Charles Dickens action figure

Charles Dickens doll – http://www.philosophersguild.com/Charles-Dickens-Little-Thinker.html

Christmas Writing Mug – originally at Amazon, no longer available there.

Coffee clock – http://www.cafepress.co.uk/+writer_need_coffee_modern_wall_clock,289354310

Door knob hanger – Lee Woodruff, author of In an Instant, has this hanging in her office where she writes her novels. Via HootSuite photos by Bookriot.com

Edgar Allen Poe action figure

Fictional Friends journal – http://www.cafepress.com/+fictional_friends_journal,293967314

Go away mug – http://www.theliterarygiftcompany.com/go-away-im-writing-bone-china-mug-1589-p.asp

I Write Bracelet – http://www.etsy.com/listing/90673869/i-write-writers-bracelet-author-writing?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=author&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

Individuality Wall Poster – http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Individuality-Posters_i3588455_.htm?aid=422470787&LinkTypeID=2&PosterTypeID=1&DestType=7

Little Giant Figurines

Nancy Pearl Librarian action figure

NaNo USB bracelet- https://store.lettersandlight.org/merchandise/your-nano-novel-2-gb-usb-bracelet

Novelist at work sign – http://www.amazon.com/NOVELIST-WORK-Warning-writer-story/dp/B005NIR4X0/?qid=1355500238&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-1&keywords=writers&ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1

Oscar Wilde action figure

Penguin Books deck chairs – http://www.thefancy.com/things/100591306241219817/Penguin-Deckchairs

Proud to be a Writer mug – http://www.amazon.com/Proud-To-Be-Writer-Mug/dp/B009KPEFZW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_6

Published Author tee – http://www.zazzle.com/published_author_this_time_next_year_tee_shirts-235907454087452849

Show Don’t Tell Pen – http://www.theliterarygiftcompany.com/show-dont-tell-pen-12615-p.asp

The Editor mug – http://www.zazzle.com/editor_cool_gift_mug-168291254752572095#

The 12 1/2 Writing Rules poster – http://www.allposters.com/-sp/The-Only-12-1-2-Writing-Rules-You-ll-Ever-Need-Posters_i1334412_.htm?aid=422470787&LinkTypeID=2&PosterTypeID=1&DestType=7#

Top Ten Clues you may be a writer mug – Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Writer-Clues-Writing-Mug-CafePress/dp/B0075N0K5K/?ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_1

William Shakespeare action figure

Write Tee via Skreened http://skreened.com/glamfoxx/write-tee

Writer cap – Zazzle http://www.zazzle.com/writer_embroidered_hat-233403037264752605

My own mascot – Schleich Smurf With Laptop Super Smurf Figure

Writer Girl mug via CafePress http://www.cafepress.com/+writer_girl_mug%2C240290351?cmp=pfc–ca–us–000–240290351&utm_term=240290351&utm_content=ChannelAdvisor_US_amzproductads&utm_campaign=Mug&utm_medium=productfeed&sourcecode=affiliate&utm_source=CSE&pid=5185601

Writer tee via Zazzle http://www.zazzle.com/writer_white_lettering_t_shirt-235459388919181478

WRiter’s Block mug via CafePress http://www.cafepress.com/+fictional_friends_journal,293967314

Writer’s warning mug via Zazzle http://www.zazzle.com/im_a_writer_coffee_mug-168459335277735322

Writer’s Block Excuses mouse mat via Zazzle http://www.zazzle.com/writing_is_sexy_shirts-235195739363883314

Writing is Sexy Shirt via http://www.zazzle.com/writing_is_sexy_shirts-235195739363883314

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