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WEBSITE DESIGN FOR authors

Websites for

Websites for authors

Bespoke author websites designed in the UK, by someone who actually reads.

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"If you're looking for a website that's beautiful, practical and tailored to your brand, Rachel is the one!"
— Emma Christie, Write & Walk Founder
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the honest answer

Do authors actually need a website?

The short answer is yes, but probably not for the reasons you think.

A website isn't about selling books directly. Amazon does that. It's about having a home that belongs to you, a considered place where readers, agents, event organisers, and anyone else searching for you can find exactly what you want them to find.

Unlike social media, you're not at the mercy of an algorithm. Unlike Amazon, you can present yourself exactly how you want. And unlike any other platform, it's entirely yours, it doesn't disappear, change its rules, or bury your content without warning.

It's also where your mailing list can live. If you're building one, and most authors find it's the most valuable thing they can build, your website is where readers sign up and where that relationship starts.

The maintenance worry is almost always bigger in people's heads than in reality. Most author websites get updated a handful of times a year, a new release, a cover reveal, an event. That's it. No blog required unless you want one.

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Pages that feel like the author

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A complete site that feels like the author from the first click

“Rachel was a joy to work with. She listened to what I was looking for and added creative ideas that took the website to the next level. I'm really delighted with the product and her communication.”

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Daniel Sellers
Best selling crime author
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A single page that does exactly what it needs to

“Rachel’s got all the qualities an awesome web designer needs—creativity, patience, and flexibility. If you're looking for a website that's beautiful, practical and tailored to your brand, Rachel is the one!”

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Emma Christie
Founder, Write and Walk
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What your author website should include

Your homepage

Who you are, what you write, and a clear reason to keep reading. Not your full biography, not every book you've ever written. Just enough to make someone feel like they've arrived in the right place.

Your books

Each one with a cover, a description, and links to buy. If you write a series, a page that presents them in the right reading order, something readers actively look for and Amazon author pages handle badly.

About you

Readers buy authors as much as they buy books. A page that feels genuinely like you, warm, specific, written in your actual voice matters more than most people expect.

Contact page

For event enquiries, press, reader messages, or anything else. Simple, easy to find, and actually checked.

Newsletter sign up

If you're building a mailing list this needs to be visible on every page. We'll connect it properly to whichever email platform you're using so it works from day one.

Series extras

Reading order pages, bonus content, character guides, world-building details. Not every author needs these but if you do, a website is the only place you can present them properly.

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How I work with you

Two clear options built around what authors actually need, fixed pricing, no surprises, everything included upfront.

The Foundation

From

£800

2-4 weeks

A clean, focused author website, mobile optimised, basic SEO included, 30 days post-launch support. Right for debut authors or anyone who needs a professional online presence without the complexity.

what's included

  • 1 page + contact form
  • 30 days post-launch support
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The Full Picture

From

£1400

6-8 weeks

A complete author website. Up to six pages, blog setup if needed, newsletter integration, basic SEO included, 30 days post-launch support. Right for established authors, writing coaches, or anyone with a growing body of work that needs proper space to breathe.

what's included

  • Up to 6 core pages
  • Optional blog set up inlcuded
  • 30 days post-launch support
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Every quote is tailored to your project, these are starting points, not fixed prices.
Get in touch and I'll give you a clear number based on exactly what you need.

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Questions you might have

Do I need an author website if I'm not published yet?

Yes - and before your book comes out is actually the best time to build it. Your launch needs somewhere to live, and having something considered in place before you need it means you're not scrambling at the most important moment of your publishing journey.

When should I launch my author website?

As early as you can. If you're querying agents, a website shows you're taking your career seriously. If you're self-publishing, it's where your launch happens. If you're traditionally published and don't have one yet, now is the right time.

What should I include on my author website?

At minimum: a homepage, an about page, a books page, and a contact page. From there it depends on what you do, a reading order page if you write series fiction, a newsletter signup if you're building a mailing list, a blog if you want one, an events page if you do readings or workshops. We'll work out exactly what you need in the scoping conversation.

How much does an author website cost?

Most author websites fall between £800 and £2,000 depending on the number of pages and what's included. A simple focused site sits at the lower end. A more complete build with blog setup and newsletter integration sits at the higher end. Everything is quoted clearly upfront with no hidden extras.

Still have questions?

Every project is different, if something isn't answered above, just get in touch. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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Your writing deserves a home that feels like you. Let's make that happen.

No jargon, no pressure. Just a straightforward conversation. Drop me a message and let's figure out what you need.

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