An Editor's Advent Calendar: 3 December

Are you struggling to think of gift ideas for the editorial professional in your life? Or are you a freelancer looking to drop some heavy hints about the presents you’d appreciate? Maybe you just fancy treating yourself in the run-up to Christmas – and what’s wrong with that? Even if the commercialism of Christmas leaves you cold, I hope you'll find some inspiration here.

​Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers

3 December: Coffee

​Many editors swear by coffee, considering it an editing staple: research shows that editors and writers come high up in the list of professions in terms of coffee consumption. Whether it’s a top-quality instant, some extra special ground coffee or some superior beans, the coffee-drinking freelancer will appreciate a contribution to their daily fix.