Professional Author Websites

Built for writers,
by a writer

Showcase your books, grow your email list, and establish your author brand without spending weeks figuring out the tech. The last thing you want to spend your creative energy on in a website. So, let me help!

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Why Do You Need a Website?

Websites are a first impression. Whether you're querying your first novel or publishing your tenth, a website helps establish your credibility and connect with readers. It’s the first step to selling books—and selling yourself as a professional writer.

  • Discovery

    Readers need a place to find you.

  • Legitamacy

    Agents and publishers like a professional online presence.

  • Stability

    Social media can disappear overnight.

  • Ownership

    Your website is the one platform you truly own.

Everything You Need To Build Your Author Platform

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Look Professional

I have designed hundreds of websites, and every website is made with the user experience in mind. It will be easy to navigate AND easy on the eyes. My website packages start out with a single page website to cover the basics, like your bio, author photo, your books, and your contact information.

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Update Easily

Once the website is complete, I will send you a training video on how to update your website all on your own. You know, so you can add all those books you wrote while you WEREN’T building a website.

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Hosting and Domain

Hosting can be the biggest annoyance of the website process, it’s necessary. But don’t worry, I got you covered! I’ll take care of all your hosting problems. No yearly fee. No stress.

If you don’t have a domain name, I’ll purchase it for two years. If you already have one, we can use what you already have.

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Showcase Your Books

Give readers one place to discover everything you've written. They want to read your books, make it easy for them to find them!

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Security

Security on the world wide web is vital. I ensure your website is equip with an SSL certificate to keep it protected.

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Mobile and SEO Friendliness

Your website will look great on mobile devices, laptops, computers, you name it! On top of that, it'll be SEO friendly, so to help it pop-up when people search your name.

Can't recommend highly enough!

I didn't really have a vision in mind when I hired Emily to redesign my author website, I just wanted something cleaner and more representative of my work (which has changed a lot over the years as I Frankensteined my website together). Her refresh absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. I truly love the result, and to top it off she was so professional every step of the way—organized, communicative, collaborative. I'm so happy I invested in a true pro who is also an author herself—she just gets it.

- Maggie Ginsberg

My Experience was Spectacular

I'm not knowledgeable about web design at all and had no clue where to even start, so having Emily there to create a clean, attractive website at an excellent price was such a relief. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, but she took my thoughts and turned it into something beautiful that truly represents me and my books. She even took the time to record a bespoke tutorial video using my specific website. My expectations were exceeded at every stage of the process.

- Adrienne Rivera

The website she built was, and remains, amazing.

I reached out to Emily several years ago because my website was in desperate need of an overhaul. The one she built for me was, and remains, amazing. She provided detailed instructions on how to make changes myself once the site was handed over to me, which is huge because I am not a tech savvy writer. Also, on the rare occasions that I've needed to directly reach out to her because I just could not figure out how to do something, she responded immediately and was able to solve my issue. I can't recommend Emily enough!

- Ron Walters

Emily was a huge help

Emily not only made me a beautiful website to enhance my writing visibility, but also gave me the confidence to know someone could do this for me (my tech skills are not great). She was a huge help, always easy to reach, and made sure I not only had what I wanted, but also could change things easily if needed.

- Ellie Leonard

5 star recommend!

Emily from The Writer's Website made both my author pages. She is quick, helpful and sends small videos describing how to make adjustments later on. The website itself is clean and colourful and contains everything I need-a link to my social media and external links for purchases.

- NK Brown

This was a well worth it investment!

Working with Emily on my author website was great! She was fast, thorough, and really made my author brand shine with the new design.

- Damara Allen

You wont regret working with Emily.

Emily helped me create an inviting website which elegantly lists my publications. If needed I can enhance services as well. She has been super receptive to questions and is very fair with her pricing. I have zero complaints.

- Rajeev Prasad

Thanks to Emily, I feel better prepared to debut

Emily did an amazing job creating me a professional and beautifully designed author website that perfectly captures my brand. She's incredible to work with, very communicative, and I especially appreciate the instructional video she provided to help me make updates down the line. I'm genuinely excited to welcome future readers and press to my site.

- Juniper Klein

Emily did a great job in designing my website.

She also included fantastic tutorial videos to help me manage the site.

- Matt Jobe

Fantastic web design at a very reasonable price!

I like the color scheme and the over all vibe—it’s great. No way could I have done this. Thanks!!!

- Marie Jolly

How It Works

  • 1

    Fill Out A Questionnaire

    After you rach out, I'll send you a form so you can tell me about yourself, your books, and your goals.

  • 2

    I Build Your Website

    I take all your information and create a custom website tailored to your author brand.

  • 3

    Launch Your Site

    I send you the finished website, and after any revisions, your website goes live!

  • 4

    Website Wrap-up

    I'll send over all passwords and a training video so you can update your website yourself.

FAQs

Do I need a published book?

Can I update the website myself?

Do I need to buy hosting and a domain name?

What platform do you build the website on?

Can I add features later?

About Me

I’m Emily Rusu! As a writer, I know you'd rather spend your time drafting your next chapter than figuring out domains, hosting, and website design. That's why I created The Writer's Website, to help authors establish a professional online presence without the stress of doing it themselves!

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Years of Website Experience
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Author Websites Built
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Websites Built Across Various Industries

Pricing

Time is money, and as writer myself, I know writing takes a TON of time. You don't want to spend your precious hours figuring out hosting, picking out templates, and designing an author website. You also don't have thousands of dollars to spend on a website designer. You just want a simple website to exist, for goodness sake!

One time fee for a single page website:

$350

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Pricing includes...

  • Author Bio

    A 1-2 paragraph author bio about you, your books, and your genre. 

  • Author Photo

    Nothing is more personal than a photo! It shows off your personality and puts a face to the name.

  • Your Book

    List the book your querying or selling. Show off that masterpiece!

  • Contact Info

    List your email and social media channels, so people know where to send all that fan mail.

Add-ons

Want more on your website? No problem! Choose from these add-ons:

Extra Page

Grow your website with more vital information.

$50

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Blog

Share your most personal thoughts.

$50

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Google Analytics

See your website stats with Google Analytics.

$50

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Newsletter

I'll insert a form so your fans can stay-up-to date.

$50

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Instagram

Show off your Instagram right on your website.

$50

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Ready For Your Author Website?

Email me at emily@writerwebsitedesign.com or fill out the form below. From there, I'll get back to you with another form to fill out to gather all your vital information. I look forward to working with you!