Website Design for Authors
Your author website—strategic, stunning, and done in just one day.
Modern Websites For The Modern Writer
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Modern Websites For The Modern Writer 〰️
WEBSITE DESIGN PACKAGES
AUTHOR WEBSITE IN A DAY
Are you a beginner author who wants your website launched and ready in top speed? This is a great option for you!
Timeline: One Day
Price: $1597
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Brand Clarity Workbook
Wordmark Logo for your website
Domain Transfer
Up to four pages of your choice.
*This excludes shop setup
Need more pages? Let’s discussPost-launch email support
AUTHOR WEBSITE + SHOP
Perfect for the author looking to not just show off their books but actually sell them directly from their own online shop!
Timeline: One Week
Price: $2497
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Brand Clarity Workbook
Wordmark Logo for your website
Up for 6 pages of your choice including Shop and One Shop Item.
Need more pages? Let’s discucss
An author website you’ll be proud to share—with none of the tech stress.
You’re not here to become a website expert—you’re here to write books, connect with readers, and grow your career as an author.
If the idea of designing a website from scratch sounds overwhelming—or you’ve tried piecing something together and it still doesn’t feel quite right—you’re not alone.
I specialize in designing beautiful, easy-to-use websites for authors like you. Websites that reflect your voice, showcase your books, and most importantly—help you grow your newsletter list so you can build lasting relationships with your readers.
I handle the tech, the design, and the setup—so you can get back to what you do best.
A Custom Author Website, Done For You
Perfect for authors who want a stunning site—without the DIY headaches.
You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I’ll take one of my signature author website templates and customize it to fit your genre, your brand, and your books. Every site is built on Squarespace (easy to update!) and designed to help your readers do exactly what you want them to do:
Browse your books
Join your newsletter
Reach out for events, readings, or podcast interviews
Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or memoir, your site will look beautiful—and work hard behind the scenes.
Want to sell directly from your website? I offer an optional shop add-on for authors who’d like to include an online store to sell signed copies, merch, or bonus content. It’s built right into the site, beautifully branded, and easy to manage.
Want help figuring out your brand style?
Add on my signature 90-minute Branding Consultation for $250
Many authors come to me unsure of their visual style—and that’s completely normal.
If you’d like help choosing fonts, colors, and overall vibe before we design your website, you can book a separate 90-minute branding call. During this relaxed yet strategic session, I’ll walk you through real author websites, each with very different styles, and we’ll:
Explore what resonates with your genre and audience
Identify fonts and color palettes that reflect your writing voice
Decide how bold or minimal your site should feel
This consultation is an optional add-on, but past clients have raved about the clarity and confidence it gave them.
Most Recent Author Clients
Radha Lin Chadda
“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.”
VIEW THE LIVE SITE: https://www.radhalinchaddah.com/
Laura McKail
“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. Her communication was clear, timely, and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. The final result? A stunning website that not only looks beautiful but feels like me. She’s more than just a web designer—she’s a creative partner who genuinely cares.”
VIEW THE LIVE SITE: https://www.lauramckail.com/
Authors Who LOVED The Experience
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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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“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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“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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“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
Here’s How We’ll Work Together
Inquire – Reach out and tell me a bit about your book(s) and timeline
Customize + Build – I’ll tailor your website to your style and content using one of my professionally designed Squarespace templates
Launch + Learn – We’ll walk through your site together so you feel confident making small edits
Want to clarify your visual style or include a shop? Just select the Branding Consultation and/or Shop Add-On when you book.
This is a collaborative process—but you’ll never be expected to “figure it out” on your own. I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Let’s Build a Website You’ll Be Proud to Share
Whether you’re launching your first book or refreshing your online presence, a professional author website makes all the difference.
Let’s create a site that’s beautiful, strategic, and simple to manage—so you can keep doing what you love.
Get in touch
Interested in booking me for website design services? Fill out the form below to get started.
More into DIY?
Check out our variety of author website templates. From small quick-launching author websites to author websites built with pretty-much everything your heart could ever desire.
