The Novelist
A Squarespace 7.1 Template
Designed specifically for writers, The Novelist provides everything you need to build a professional, stylish website, even if your dreams are bigger than your budget.
When I deliver your template, it will look exactly like below, but you can customize the colors and fonts with just a couple clicks.
And when I say customize…
What I really mean is you can transform it. Here are some examples.
I am you.
I spent a decade as a New York Times bestselling author with a side-hustle as an author website designer. I’m comfortable declaring myself an authority on what makes a good author website. Clean navigation, clear links, and minimalist design win every time.
Why I built it.
Author websites are essential for creating a professional online presence and showcasing your work in a space you control. I wanted to create an elegant affordable solution for established authors looking for a modern refresh, or brand new authors how can’t afford a fancy custom site.
I Believe…
That the best author website is the one you’re actually able to keep up-to-date. The biggest mistake I see on author websites isn’t the design themselves, but that authors never bother to add their latest preorder or release. My one goal with The Novelist was to create an elevated design that allows you to add a new book or bio in mere minutes.
The vibe.
Bewitchingly versatile. The Novelist can bend feminine, sci-fi, editorial, eerie, modern, retro or delightfully old-fashioned with just a few changes to fonts and colors.
Why it’s different.
At first glance, The Novelist’s timeless design looks familiar, but subtle custom effects such as shadowing, shading, and curves elevates this above the standard “blocky,” by-the-book (😏) author website.
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How it works.
Within 24 hours of purchase, I’ll send you an invitation to access the The Novelist template within your Squarespace account.
No custom tutorials. Just incredibly accessible pricing.
When I shifted from custom web design to creating templates, I realized I could either spend weeks creating custom tutorials on how to use it and charge the standard $200-$300, or I could charge $49, and curate some the amazing Squarespace support content that already exists.
Instead of step-by-step hand-holding, you’ll reference this page, plus 1:1 email support from me for 30 days after purchase.
The Novelist template costs $49.
You will need a Squarespace business plan when you’re ready to go live.