Squarespace Website Templates for authors
for authors who would really like to stop thinking about their website.
Featured Templates
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The Gilbert
A gorgeous website for health and wellness authors.
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The Debut
For first-time authors ready to share their book with the world.
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The Series
Perfect for authors with multiple books!
Check out the GWD Portfolio below
Scroll to see real author websites built using the GWD Squarespace templates
Templates shown include The Manucript, The Debut, The Series and The Gilbert.
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![Tablet displaying a newsletter sign-up page with a photo of a woman in pink, a bookcase, a pink couch, and framed pictures in the background.]()
The Debut Template
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![An iPad displaying a website titled 'Inanna Carter Love Stories in the Making,' with sections about her writing and a newsletter sign-up. The iPad is held over a table with scattered flower petals, papers, and a phone displaying a photo.]()
The Manuscript Template
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![An iPad held in hands displaying a webpage about the book 'Secrets Beneath' by Jason Patrick Berry, with a cover image of the book and a section inviting to join a newsletter. The background features a desk with scattered papers and small decorative objects.]()
The Debut Template
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![A tablet displaying a webpage with a purple header and a book titled 'FROTH, FICTION, AND FELONY' on the screen, held over a background of a wooden table with scattered blue, pink, and white flower petals.]()
The Series Template
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![A tablet displaying a webpage about a book titled "Tend to Your Spirit" on a wooden table with scattered decorative stones and a person's hands holding the tablet.]()
The Debut Template
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![E-book on a tablet titled "City at My Feet" and another titled "City in My Hands" by Thomas More, with a background of a wooden table and some scattered paper or fabric.]()
The Quick Start Template
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![A person holding a tablet showing a website for Jade Starbala, a life coach and community activator, with images of a woman in a pink dress in a grassy field. The tablet is on a wooden surface surrounded by scattered white flower petals, a blue envelope, and a notepad.]()
The Gilbert Template
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![A tablet displaying a website for Laura McKail, an author of books on living fully and inspiring others, with a cover of her book 'Living in Full Bloom' featuring a woman with outstretched arms in a field of flowers, set against a beach background.]()
The GIlbert Template
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![A tablet displaying a website for Radha Lin Chaddah, showing a book cover titled "And The Ancestors Sing," a photo of a woman with earrings, and some images of farming scenes.]()
The Debut Template
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"Even as someone who’s not tech-savvy, the setup was incredibly straightforward."
— Lucy Penbrook, used The Series Template
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"I finally have an author website I’m proud to send readers to."
— Inanna Carter, used The Manuscript Template
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create an author website using this template?
This author website template is designed for Squarespace and includes a step-by-step setup guide. Once the template is added to your account, you can customize your content, colors, and images easily — no coding required. It’s one of the simplest ways to create a professional author website fast.
Does this author website template work with any Squarespace plan?
Yes! All of my author website templates work with any Squarespace plan that supports templates. You don’t need a special subscription — just a standard Squarespace account.
Do I need design or coding experience?
Not at all. These website templates for writers are built for beginners. You’ll be guided through every step with tutorials so you can launch your author website confidently — even if it’s your first time using Squarespace.
Can I customize the colors, fonts, and layout?
Yes! Every author website template is fully customizable on Squarespace. You can easily change fonts, brand colors, images, and page sections to match your writing style and author brand.
Is this template SEO-friendly?
Absolutely. Each template is structured using best practices for author website design and SEO — including clean layouts, mobile optimization, and easy content organization that helps your site rank in search engines.
Can I add more books later?
Yes! Whether you’re starting with one book or building a growing series, these author website templates are designed to expand easily as your writing career grows.
Does this work for any genre?
Yes — these templates work beautifully for fiction authors, romance writers, fantasy authors, nonfiction writers, and more. You’ll see author website examples across many genres in the customer showcase.
How long does it take to receive my template?
Your author website template will be transferred to your Squarespace account within 2 business days after purchase.
Can you set up the website for me?
Yes — if you’d prefer a done-for-you experience, I offer a template setup service where I install and customize your website for you.
Is this better than hiring a web designer?
For many authors, yes. Hiring a designer can cost thousands of dollars, while an author website template gives you a professional website design at a fraction of the cost — with full control to edit anytime.
Thoughtful templates, without the custom-design price tag
Guided Web Design creates polished Squarespace templates for authors who want a professional website without starting from scratch.
Each template is designed to be easy to customize, strategically structured, and simple to make your own, so you can spend less time wrestling with your website and more time on your actual work.
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