Author Website Design
Why Do Authors Need a Website?
Let’s face it, if you don’t have an online presence then you just don’t exist (no, constant presence on the ‘gram doesn’t count).
As much as I don’t want that to be true for you or your author business, potential readers, agents, and other professionals will search for you online.
And because social media is not your platform, you need a place online that can act as your hub and support your business—a platform YOU control.
That’s where your website comes in.
Whether you’re building your email list or selling books directly from your website, you’ll want a place of digital real estate to call home.
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Web Design for Authors
The deets…
(what you need to know before you book)
Author website design:
$3500
(payment plans available)
Don’t go about web design alone!
While some design platforms make it easy to design your website, wouldn’t you rather spend your time writing your manuscript?
That’s where my Author Website Design service comes in.
Get your website up and running in 2 weeks while you continue to do what you do best—write your book.
I do all of the tech heavy-lifting, and you can keep sipping on your matcha enjoying that writer life with one less thing on your plate.
Don’t need an entire website? Only have an ever-growing tech to-do list? Click here for information on my Tech VIP Support Day option.
Other important deets…
Advanced Bookings: I am accepting advanced bookings for the remainder of 2026 and early 2027! I only take clients by appointment. This also locks in my current rate and gives you a deadline to get your website done!
Genres Accepted: I am open to the following genres: mystery/thriller, comedy/humor, Christian/religious, contemporary, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and non-fiction. I consider horror on a case-by-case basis. I do NOT accept poetry, erotica, or novels with very intense/dark themes. Also, YA and romance novels must be free of spice. It’s okay if your books have multiple genres as long as they are not the genres I do not work with. If you’re unsure, please ask!
GenAI Policy: I will NOT work on any author who fully or partially generates their work with AI (to include your cover). If you have questions about this policy, my inbox is open to questions.
Payment Structure: A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking, with the remaining 50% due when the project is complete. You will receive your invoice via email. Once the final payment is received, you will gain full ownership of your website.
Payment Methods: I bill through invoice which allows you to pay via credit/debit card or PayPal. I do NOT use Zelle, Venmo, or CashApp.
Cancellations or Rescheduling: These must be done 30+ calendar days in advance. If the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the appointment, there will be a $250 cancellation fee if you do not rebook. The cancellation fee is deducted from your initial deposit.
Turnaround Time: I am currently offering a 2-week turnaround for most projects. Rush jobs will incur a $500 fee and are completed within 1 week. If you need your website completed sooner than that, please email me to confirm availability and price.
Inbox Access: If you have follow-up questions after I deliver your website, feel free to email me with any further questions. My inbox is open to you for 30 days after the project end date.
Website Delivery: Websites are deployed on the Squarespace or Wordpress platform and will become the sole property of the author or contracting company once complete. The platform I design on will be determined by consultation with your input. Website maintenance plans will be available for purchase at the end of the project (Wordpress only). You will also receive training on how to maintain your website should you decline the maintenance package.
Questions? Do you have additional questions about my services? Please reach out to me via email at wendy@authorwendycoop.com and I’d be happy to answer you!
Let’s work together.
Interested in an author website designed on Squarespace? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly! I can't wait to hear from you!
Other tech/design options:
Don’t need an entire website?
Your project may be eligible for a day rate.
Introducing: Tech VIP Support Day (I know, super clever title, right?)
A day rate allows me to help you knock out your tech to-do list in 7 hours.
This is great if that to-do list is never-ending and you just don’t have time to get to it. Possible work can include:
editing/publishing blog posts
add podcast episodes or YouTube videos
updating website copy
Investment: $1750 (50% deposit to book hold your date and the remaining 50% due at the beginning of your tech support day)
Think you only need 4 hours? You can book that for only $1000.
Interested? Email me at wendy@authorwendycoop.com with the subject “I want a to-done list!”
*Note: I will complete as much as I can from your list within the allotted time. I cannot promise that I will complete your list.