A New Chapter for Some of My Website Templates

Over the past few years, I’ve designed a collection of Squarespace website templates just for authors—templates I poured heart, strategy, and intentionality into. They’ve helped writers share their stories with clarity and ease, and I’m so grateful to everyone who’s used them.

But as my business has evolved—and as my time has become more precious as a mother—I’ve chosen a simpler, more personal path forward.

So, what’s changing?

Lately, I’ve felt called in a different direction—toward more high-touch, personalized service.

I’ve found so much joy in working one-on-one with authors, helping them make confident design decisions, clarify their message, and walk away with a site that truly reflects their voice. It’s this kind of close, thoughtful collaboration that lights me up—and I want to create more space for it.

So I’ve made the decision to retire some of my templates.

These designs are no longer available for individual sale—but they haven’t disappeared. They’ve simply shifted roles.

Now, they’re part of my VIP Day experience—a one-day, done-for-you design service where I create your author website using one of my exclusive templates as a starting point. It’s personalized, strategic, and deeply collaborative—and I’d be honored to share that space with you.

  • “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.’

  • “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.

  • “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

  • “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

Want to work together?

If you’re ready for a professional site without the overwhelm of DIY, I’d love to design your site in a single day using one of my exclusive templates.

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