I no longer take on custom design projects, but I’ve poured everything I know into creating DIY author website templates that look and feel like a professional 1:1 design.

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Author-Focused

Strategic Layouts

Easy Setup

These aren’t cookie-cutter templates. Each one was built with authors in mind—strategic layouts, gorgeous typography, and easy customization that fits your genre and brand.

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Kind Words from Template Customers:

  • "As a cozy mystery author preparing to launch my first three books, I chose Kate’s “Series Template” —and it was the perfect fit. Even as someone who’s not tech-savvy, I found the setup incredibly straightforward. Kate’s step-by-step guidance and unwavering support made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. Now, my website beautifully showcases my upcoming series and feels like a true reflection of my brand. I couldn’t be happier!"

    — Lucy Penbrook

  • "I've been trying (and failing) to create an author website perfect for my current needs for years. It was so frustrating finding templates solely for authors who already had books out. All the guides tell you that having an author website before you start publishing is the way to go, so...where were the resources? I'd given up so many times, stressing and wasting money by paying for my domain with no website to show for it. Then I found Kate and The Manuscript Template! Not only did I get put onto a website builder that's user-friendly, but I also got an affordable and beautiful website that was easy to customize to my needs! Now I have somewhere I'm proud to send future readers. I truly couldn't be happier with my website."

    — Inanna Carter

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 FAQs

  • I no longer take on full custom projects, but my templates are simple to personalize with your colors, fonts, and content.

  • Each template includes links to Squarespace’s official tutorials so you can launch with confidence.

Launch your author website the easiest way possible with an author website template built on Squarespace!

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