It’s that time of year again! If you’re looking for a festive gift for a playwright in your life, then we’re here to help. We’ve put together a fabulous gift guide to help you choose the perfect present – from notebooks for scribbling down new ideas to playwriting books and one-to-one feedback. And the best thing? If you buy anything from this list, you’ll be helping to support the work of London Playwrights! Whether you buy something directly from us or using our affiliate links, you’ll be doing us a good deed for the festive season!
1. London Playwrights Membership (6 or 12 months)
Here’s a gift that really does keep on giving! Why not treat a writer to a 6 or 12 month membership to London Playwrights’ Workshop and give them access to inspiration, support, discounts and writing resources – whilst also doing a good deed by supporting our work? Simply purchase the membership online and then send us an email at contact@londonplaywrights.org with the recipients details and we’ll do the rest! £20 for 6 months, buy here / £40 for a year, buy here. If you’d like to be able to handover a physical gift we can send you printable voucher!
2. The Playwrights Toolkit by Paul Kalburgi
If you know someone looking to update their playwriting bookshelf then look no further than this inspirational book full of exercises and tips to improve their playwriting craft. It even contains a blueprint for writing a ten minute play which will be handy for all those 2025 playwriting opportunities. £12.21. Buy here.
3. A Fancy Notebook
All writers love a good notebook to jot down their new ideas in and something a fancier than your standard jotter pad makes lovely present. These gorgeous notebooks from Notes London come in a plethora of bright colours and are less than a tenner. £6.98. Buy here.
4. Writer’s Mug
This is a great one as not only can a writer use it to procrastinate by making fifteen cups of coffee but it also reminds those around them not to divulge their juiciest secrets… (unless they want them to feature in a new play, of course!). £10.99. Buy here.
5. A ticket to a Writing Workshop
We have plenty of Zoom workshops happening throughout the year and this would make a thoughtful gift for a writer wanting improve their skills. Just book via Eventbrite and add the recipient’s name to the booking. Buy tickets here.
6. A Script Consulting Package
Do you know a writer who has been working on a play but needs some feedback to help them take it to the next level? We offer various script consulting and dramaturgy packages from written reports to full table readings by professional actors. Find out more here and get in touch via the form on the page to purchase.
7. London Playwrights Gift Vouchers
Not sure what the writer in your life needs to help them develop their work? Our vouchers can be used for workshops, memberships, script consulting services and any other events or products we have on offer. Vouchers are delivered by email for you to forward on to the lucky recipient and are available in whatever amount you choose! Buy here.
8. StoryCubes
A great gift to inspire writers and have some family fun! You can use these story cubes to make up some new stories, overcome writers block, or just as a fun alternative to a board game. £9.99. Buy here.
9. Donation to London Playwrights
What do you get the playwright who has everything? You could support the work of their favourite playwriting organisation on their behalf. Make a donation here. If you email us at contact@londonplaywrights.org with the recipients address, we’ll also send them a Christmas Card and Festive Chocolate Bar to say thanks!
Extra tip to help us: if you visit Amazon through our links, we’ll earn a small amount for absolutely anything you buy, so this is a great way to support our work at no extra cost to you, especially if you are doing some of you Christmas shopping through Amazon Prime.
The small print
- Please note, the last date for postage to the UK is Wednesday 18th December, we are happy to ship worldwide but please check last postal dates before ordering! Orders placed after the last postage dates cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas!
- Online orders will be processed within 3 working days.
- We close for Christmas on Thursday 19th December 2024 so please place orders for virtual items before then to ensure we can process them for you! Orders placed after this time might not be spotted in time for Christmas so please be aware of this.
- Please email contact@londonplaywrights.org with any queries!
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