Author Websites for Multiple Genres or Larger Careers
As an author website designer I often work with clients who are facing one of two scenarios in their career: They’ve written books, maybe even a series, across multiple genres. Perhaps they have books...
View ArticleSuccessful Historical Biography Author Websites: What Do They Have in Common?
I love working on websites for authors of historical biographies and historical nonfiction. Not only do I get to learn about interesting historical figures and events, but I also get to bring them to...
View ArticleAre You Ready for a Professional Author Website Design?
As an author website designer, I often have conversations with authors who are still making up their minds as to how much they’re ready to invest in a professional author presence online. There are...
View ArticleAuthor Website Design Services – When to Hire Help
I’ve been an author website designer for many years, so I’ve worked with clients who have started their website projects at all stages related to the release of their book(s). I’ve created author...
View ArticleEmail Mailing Lists for Author Website Design
Whether you’re working with a traditional publisher, or not, establishing a mailing list on your author website is a must. Increasingly, your next book submission might not even be considered unless...
View ArticleThe Best Author Website Designs Make it Easy to Contact You
It’s possible, as an author, that you’re a relatively private person. After all, for many writers, one of the things that appeals to them about writing is that they can do it alone, without...
View ArticleAre you a busy author? Here’s what you don’t need to do…
The last few months, and especially the last few weeks, before the release of your book are hectic. Reader copies have gone out and you’re starting to hear back. PR is being scheduled. Your...
View ArticleTransitioning from your old author website to a new one…
I’ve been an author website designer for long enough that many of my clients have moved from the first iteration of their websites to the second (or more). This most often happens because enough time...
View ArticleAuthor Mailing Lists Using a Blog vs Substack
Have you noticed how many folks are on Substack these days? It feels like everyone is writing there. I recently had an author website client tell me that “Nobody reads blogs any more. It’s Substack or...
View ArticleDownloadable Book Excerpts in Author Website Design
When I work with my author website design clients I often suggest that they provide an excerpt of their book(s) for download. Not only does this give a potential fan and/or media outlets an idea of...
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