Author website templates for writers who want a professional site without hiring a designer.
Beautiful, easy-to-use website templates & design services for debut and series authors
Author Website Templates
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The Series
Perfect for authors with multiple books!
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The Debut
For first-time authors ready to share their book with the world.
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The Manuscript
For authors writing their first book and don’t have their book cover yet!
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One-Page Author Website
For authors who need a gorgeous and strategic website fast!
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The Gilbert
A gorgeous website for health and wellness authors.
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The Hemingway
Moody, sexy and provocative…this website is for authors who love 🔥
Go from overwhelmed to overjoyed — without turning your website setup into yet another project.
Website Power Hour
Feeling stuck with your Squarespace author website? Book a Website Power Hour session today!
Cost: $97/hr
Who can sign up? Anyone who has purchased a Guided Web Design website template or has a Squarespace website they need help with.
What is it? The Website Power Hour is one hour of hands-on Squarespace support. You send your list, I complete as much as possible within 60 minutes, and I follow up with clear notes and next steps.
How do I sign up? Simply fill out the form below to inquire and schedule your time. I typically book 2 weeks out.
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“An absolute dream to work with!”
“You are incredible, Kate! An absolute dream to work with. Not only did you bring my vision to life, but you gave me the tools and empowered me to manage the site from here on out. You are so talented and I am blessed to work with you.”
– Jade
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“I cannot recommend her more highly.”
Kate Cross is an amazing professional with whom to work! I loved every step of creating my website with her, and I found her insights, design suggestions, patience and kindness to be magical. I cannot recommend her more highly.
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“Her personalized approach made me feel seen and understood every step of the way.”
“Working with Kate was an absolute dream! From the very beginning, she took the time to truly listen to my vision and brought it to life with such creativity and care. Her personalized approach made me feel seen and understood every step of the way.’
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“The first time she sent me the website for review, I was thrilled!”
“Kate was so strategic in designing my website - the first time she sent me the website for review, I was thrilled! I couldn't believe it was my own. Kate offered insight and gave me suggestions so I could customize my site just as I envisioned, and she made it so easy!
– Chelsea
Done-for-you Author Website Launch Service $997
Outsource your author website setup to me!
You pick the author template, send me the necessary materials to lauch your site and I’ll set it up for you in 5 days or less!
Your Author Newsletter Setup for you
Your website should make it easy for people to buy your book & join your email list — without you constantly fiddling with tech.
Free Download
The Author Homepage Checklist
In this easy-to-digest PDF, I’m sharing my secrets to designing an author homepage that highlights your books and boosts newsletter sign-ups.
Customer Showcase
Customer Showcase
These are real author websites built using my Squarespace templates — customized either by authors themselves or through my design services.
Templates shown include The Manucript, The Debut, The Series and The Gilbert.
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The Debut Template
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The Manuscript Template
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The Debut Template
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The Series Template
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The Debut Template
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The Quick Start Template
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The Gilbert Template
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The GIlbert Template
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The Debut Template
Shop the Author Website Templates
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The Debut
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The Manuscript
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One-Page Author Website
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Hi, I’m Kate
Squarespace Website & Newsletter Setup Specialist
I specialize in setting up author websites & newsletters that actually get used — not just talked about.
After years working in Squarespace, I saw the same pattern over and over: authors knew email mattered, but the setup felt confusing, technical, or easy to put off. Forms weren’t connected, welcome emails weren’t written, and newsletters stayed on the to-do list indefinitely.
Now, I help authors get their Squarespace email campaigns set up simply and correctly — so your newsletter is ready to go without overthinking it.
If you want email to quietly support your work in the background, without turning it into a project, you’re in the right place.