“Do I need an author website?”
Yes, you do. And we build them.
You don’t need a big author website, and you don’t need an expensive one. For about $68 a year, you can have a clean, professional home on WordPress, one you actually own. No gatekeepers, no middlemen, no wondering where your content went.
If you’re our client, we build your website for you. No extra charge, no stress, no tech spiral.
So why does this matter?
Why Every Author Needs a Website
A book without a website is like a business without a front door.
When someone hears about your book, they are going to look you up. Immediately. They want to know who you are, what you’ve written, and whether they can trust you enough to spend their time and money.
Social media is helpful, but it’s borrowed space. Algorithms change. Posts disappear. Accounts get buried.
Your author website is yours.
It’s the one place where:
- Your book lives
- Your story lives
- Your voice is uninterrupted
- Your reader knows they’ve found the right personT
The Four Essential Elements
Here’s the part most authors miss: it doesn’t have to be complicated.
A great author website needs just four things:
- A strong homepage
- A page for your book (or books)
- A short, human “About” page
- A way to buy or learn more
That’s it. Clean. Clear. Done.
Author Website Examples We’ve Built
Below are links to a few author websites we’ve built, so you can see exactly what that looks like:
- R. David Fulcher > rdavidfulcher.com
- Avengers of the Sun > avengersofthesun.com
- Peggy Arthur > authorpeggyarthur.com
- Ignoring Alva > ignoringalva.com
Each of these started the same way: an author asking, “Do I really need this?”
And each author now has a place readers can land, explore, stay, and connect.
You don’t need flashy. You don’t need complicated. You just need a place that says, clearly and confidently:
“This is my work. This is where you can find it.”
And once you have that, everything else gets easier.
Ready to talk about your book, website, and other publishing goals? Schedule a free intro call today →
Website FAQs
Your Name or Your Book Title? Choosing the Right Domain of Your Author Website
Depending on your goals as an author, you may want your site tied to your name, like janedoeauthor.com, or to match your book, like thehiddenroadbook.com. If you’re building a long-term author platform and plan to write more than one book, your name is usually the better anchor. But if this is a standalone title with its own brand, community, or series potential, a book-specific domain can be a powerful hub for that world. We’ll help you think through which makes more sense for where you’re headed.
How Long Does It Take to Build an Author Website?
Once we have everything we need, your website can be built in as little as a day. From there, we’ll walk you through it over Zoom so you feel confident using and updating the site yourself. It’s your site. You’re in control. And when you’re ready, you can take the reins completely.
Our FAQs page contains If I want to publish with you, how long does that take?
Have More Questions?
Our FAQs page covers the full picture, including how the editing process works, what partner publishing means, how it differs from traditional and self-publishing, timelines from manuscript to finished book, royalties, ISBNs, distribution, and more. If you don’t find what you’re looking for there, you’re always welcome to reach out directly.
Partner With Us
If you contract with us for editing, you also get access to our free query letter service for soliciting traditional publishers and agents, along with our website design service.
If you’re thinking about publishing with us, Summer and Fall are ideal times to work on your book for a 2027 release.
Ready to learn more? Schedule a free intro call today →