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Different subscription boxes are getting increasingly popular and it’s easy to find a unique box for pretty much any type of person. You like coffee? There’s a box for that. Spicy food? They’ve got you covered. You want to learn a new crafty skill each month? There are more boxes for you than I can count. But what are the best subscription boxes for writers?
I looked through CrateJoy to find you the best bookish subscription boxes for writers and authors of all kinds, and all of these boxes are great for birthdays and other gifting occasions. Buying a recurring subscription is a great way to get multiple gifts with just a couple of clicks, but generally, all subscriptions let you purchase just one box at a time, too.
(We have also written about the best subscription boxes for creative people and we have a huge gift guide for writers and readers.)
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subscription boxes ship worldwide, so do make sure that what you have your eye on can actually be delivered where you want it. Some sellers include the shipping in the price and others calculate it based on your location.
The best writer subscription boxes
I’ve featured many different subscription boxes for writers but they rarely seem to stay available for very long. As I’m updating this post in 2024, there are only two subscription boxes about writing specifically, plus two spin-off boxes for romance writers. Hopefully more will crop up, and the other subscription boxes in this post will still be useful for all kinds of writers.
Scribbler Box is THE writing subscription box. According to them, “Scribbler is a monthly delivery of writing gifts and tips from bestselling authors. Because it’s time to write YOUR bestseller!” If you’re curious about what the box contents look like, there are plenty of unboxing videos on Youtube and Instagram simply because Scribbler is so popular among writers.
In short, you will get curated writing gifts, a teaching booklet from a best-selling author, a novel with a signed bookplate, an inside look into the publishing process and access to a live chat with editors and literary agents in each box.
Writer’s Block Box is a new creative writing subscription box for writers who are looking for monthly inspiration and enjoy fun writerly things. Each month you get five items that are sure to jumpstart your writingso you can get out of any rut you find yourself in.
Writer’s Block Box also has two subscription boxes for romance writers: the Romance Edition and the Steamy Romance Edition.
Subscription box for a quiet night in (perfect for writing)
Introvert’s Retreat is a subscription box for all of us who prefer a quiet night in. In every box, you get a new paperback, a handmade soy candle and some delicious surprise snacks. It’s perfect for a writer who needs to shut in for a while (or forever) to work on their next bestselling novel – it’s important to take little breaks and read someone else’s books, too.
Candy Time Box sends you a wonderful candy selection each month – what better to do while reading or writing than snack on delicious sugary treats?
Book subscription boxes for writers and readers
There are countless book boxes out there and I bet any writer would enjoy most of them. Here are a couple options to choose from, and you can find more in our gift guide.
Books & More is one of those rare subscription boxes that gets me immediately excited about ordering. Every month you get one or two books tailored to your tastes and at least three fun novelty items, though if you’d just prefer the books, you can also opt out of the extras.
And The Story Begins might have “just” books, but if that’s exactly what you want, then this is the perfect bookish subscription box for you. You get individually chosen and hand-wrapped books from your chosen genre so it’s just like having Christmas every month (I think).
My Coffee and Book Club combines two of my favourite things and I don’t think I need to type them out again for you to know what they are. In every box, you get two hardcover books of your chosen genre (or you can opt for a surprise) and a small bag of micro-roasted gourmet coffee (ground or whole bean). Currently they also offer a FREE ebook if you contact the seller once you’ve subscribed – a pretty good deal.
Book Brews Box continues on the same theme – you get a book, tea or coffee, and high quality chocolate. What more could you ask for? World peace?
Writer subscription boxes with stationery
What writer doesn’t need things to write with? Check out these stationery subscription boxes that fulfill all your handwriting and note-taking needs. Currently in the autumn of 2024 the selection isn’t very big unless you’re more interested in arts and crafts, but I’ll keep this post updated and include anything new and useful.
Paper Bliss is a fun stationery box with a different theme for each month. You don’t need to be a writer to enjoy it, but the pens and other fun writing accessories will definitely make plotting a story a lot more fun. If you get the Paper Bliss box as a gift, they even include a personalised message to make your gift even more thoughtful.
Inky Box Monthly includes various lettering and calligraphy tools every month. You might not use them to write your bestselling novel by hand but it’s always good to practice your autograph for your future book-signing sessions.
Which one of these writer subscription boxes is your favourite? Was there something we forgot to include? Let us know in the comments!
Protagonist Crafts is a blog about writing fiction, written by a published author and creative writing teacher. You can find more writing tips and inspiration in the blog and you can get the best author tools at Writer Lifestyle on Etsy.
