Buying presents for the screenwriter in your life can be both fun and frustrating, but we scoured the internet to make the process easier. Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Screenwriters is chock full of the most desirable, impactful, and unique present ideas, so whether you’re buying for yourself or buying for a screenwriting buddy, you're bound to find something interesting to wrap up.

Stuff to Read

Screenwriters write a lot but they also read a lot — hopefully. Whether it's a time-tested tome on the craft or a weird novel by one of the best screenwriters working today, these books belong on every writer's bookshelf.

• On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King: $12.49 on Amazon | $14.99 on Barnes & Noble
• Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee: $28.29 on Amazon | $37.99 on Barnes & Noble
• Writing Movies for Fun and Profit by Thomas Lennon: $18.00 on Amazon | $18.00 on Barnes & Noble
• How NOT to Write a Screenplay: 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make by Denny Martin Flinn: $17.54 on Amazon | $17.99 on Barnes & Noble
• The Screenwriter's Bible by David Trottier: $23.95 on Amazon | $23.95 on Barnes & Noble
• Antkind: A Novel by Charlie Kaufman: $4.25 on Amazon | $16.99 on Barnes & Noble
• Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino: $21.86 on Amazon | $28.99 on Barnes & Noble
• A24 Screenplay Books: $60

Read More: The Best Screenwriting Books for Screenwriters!

Screenwriter-Friendly Gift Cards

Whether it's for movie tickets or streaming access, here are some essential gift cards you can stuff in your screenwriter's stockings.

• AirBnb (There's nothing better than a paid writing getaway!)
• Fandango
• Netflix
• Disney Plus
• Amazon Prime Video
• Hulu
• The Criterion Channel
• Apple TV
• Showtime
• Paramount Plus
• Script City (Let them pick their favorite screenplays!)

Subscriptions, Software, & E-Courses

Want to give the gift of learning? Then maybe a subscription to some e-courses, screenwriting software, or online classes are up your alley.

• Final Draft 12 Screenwriting Software: $199
• Masterclass: $180 for one year (We recommend classes taught by Aaron Sorkin, Shonda Rhimes, David Lynch, Spike Lee, Judd Apatow, David Mamet, Neil Gaiman, and Martin Scorsese.)
• Scriptnotes Premium: $29.94 for six months | $49 for one year
• ScreenCraft Screenwriting e-Courses: $49
• TSL 360: $12 for Monthly All-Access | $99 for Annual All-Access
• Script Anatomy Courses & Workshops: purchase gifts for $50 - $2,500
• IMDbPro: $149.99 or $19.99 per month

Script Coverage & Competitions

Sometimes a deadline and professional feedback on their script is the best thing to open during the holidays.

Competitions

It can be really nervewracking choosing the right screenwriting competition as a writer, but it must be damn-near impossible as someone who's just holiday shopping for one. To take out some of the guesswork, check out Coverfly, which features contests that are vetted, reputable, and lead to success stories. Entry fees can be anywhere from $30 to $70, so make sure to load up a gift card with enough funds.

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