5 Essentials Every Writer Should Have

Every writer gets their inspiration in different ways. Some get their inspiration from reading another book, some from nature, some in the crowd, and some from solitude. But there are certain important things that a writer must have with them all the time in their small backpack, tote bag, and devices. In this article, we are going to read about 5 essentials every writer should have.

Notebook

I mean, a writer or a literature student without a notebook is incomplete. You never know when you will see a certain person and would want to write about how they looked with a specific accessory or the way they walked down the street. Or, when you ride a metro or a public transport and the person beside would start talking about their lives and how happy they are, and you would just want to capture that rare story in your notebook so that you can use it later to create a story. Stories and poems are everywhere and who better than a writer has the eyes to see them and capture and decorate them with their power over words.

Pen

Not a shocker I bet! You have seen people in office sectors or academic students always carrying a pen to write notes or sign files, but a pen is like a weapon for a writer. As heavy as it may sound, a writer or an artist could never escape reality. The purpose of an artist is to elucidate reality through art and aesthetics. And to create that art in pages, a writer always needs the ‘mightier than sword’ pen like a best friend.

Dictionary

A dictionary is a writer’s friend. Some people want to know as many words as possible. As for me, when I was 12 years-old dictionary was my best friend I had three different dictionaries I had this thought that I can learn all the words present in the dictionary. I am sure some people think the same way. I envy writers because not only they can decorate their words so well that it scars the mind and touch hearts, but also because they are so eloquent. Dictionary is certainly available on the phone, but I prefer to use a proper hardcover dictionary because I get to learn the meanings of a few additional words every time.

Kindle

In today’s world when everything is based on machines and electronic devices, Kindle has become as popular as paperbacks and so is Audible. Kindle is crammed up with features that are certainly helpful for a writer – There are several books on Kindle that one can read for free; E-books are in general cheaper than paperbacks or printed books so it is affordable; The feature of the dictionary is available on Kindle, an easier way to increase your word stock; You can highlight passages and bookmark pages on Kindle; The battery life of Kindle can continue for weeks, and you will be saving a lot of trees.

Audible Subscription

With the growing popularity of the iPhone, Mac books, and E-books books, the popularity of Audible is nothing less. Audible is helpful in several ways, especially for a writer – you can complete a book very easily, and listening is really important if you want to understand something. So, with Audible you get books of your choice, and with the feature and benefit of someone else narrating that for you, you get a better understanding of the text.

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