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A bloggers top 5 gifts, for bloggers

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by Rob Watson in Careers

Bloggers love to get gifts.

Yep, we’re just like the rest of you.

So in an effort to help any one who might be so inclined to treat a blogger, here’s my top ideas.

But before we get stuck in lets just run through what we know about those that like to blog.

• They write alot
• They want to make money from writing
• They are interested in the internet
• They need to keep up to date with news and ideas that relate to things they blog about
• They are always thinking up new ideas for posts
• They need to keep up to date with their networks. both on and off line
• They need to be able to concentrate
• They hate getting writers block
• They use computers

So now that’s clear, lets get on with my suggestions:

Digital Dictaphone

Successful bloggers are going to be thinking of new ideas for posts all the time. Problems arise when you have no way of making note of your ideas.

I have an hour drive to work every day, that’s a full 60 minutes when i can do nothing but think (and occasionally pay attention to the road!).

I find this is a really good time for coming up with ideas for posts, but there is one minor catch. I can’t write a damn thing down.

Instead i reach for my trusty digital dictaphone, press the record button, place it in my lap and start unloading my thoughts.

It’s a great example of a simple gadget that really solves my problem. not to mention that fact that these things are tiny, so you can take them anywhere.

But what if the blogger you know takes the train to work?

Then i’d definitely suggest a…

Moleskine Pocket Ruled Notebook

Small enough to fit into a jacket pocket, they can always be close to hand.

So when that elusive idea appears out of the ether, your blogger will have you to thank for being able to get it down in all it’s glory.

Flexible Foldable Laptop Desk

Despite the fact that writing in bed is a really bad idea for concentration, one of the perks of being a blogger is that you really don’t have to get your of bed to work!

So why the hell not do it?

Trouble is, it’s not always the most comfortable writing position. So some genius thought up this fantastic little table.

If owning an object that allows you to stay in bed for longer seems really counter productive, i’d suggest that you haven’t full embraced the wonderful world of blogging!

Besides, it’s always great to brag to your office bound friends that you’ve just spent the day working from bed!

ProBlogger Book

Every blogger wants to make a decent living from their writing and what better way than to learn how from someone who has been doing it for years?

This book from Darren Rowse is an essential read.

A Variety of Tea Bags

Tea is the best drink ever.

Not only does the caffine help to focus your mind (OK coffee’s stronger, no need to shout mister hyper tense), but stepping away from the customer screen for the 3 minutes it takes to make the perfect cup of tea will improve your bloggers concentration.

And who knows, the different tastes of these tea variety packs could prove inspiration for the next post.

So that’s my lot. I’d love to hear any other suggestions.

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