Squarespace Templates for Authors
Author Websites Built with the Templates
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
HOW IT WORKS
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Purchase The Template
Go ahead and browse the templates. Find the one that speaks to you most and purchase it!
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Template Transfer
The template will be transferred to your Squarespace account as a new website in 2 business days or less excluding all major U.S. holidays.
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Website Styling
Once the template has been transferred to your Squarespace account you can now use the Squarespace Tutorial Videos to help guide your redesign of the template.
Get stuck along the way? I offer 30 days post purchase email support and a monthly live workshop: Squarespace for Authors to help guide you through the process of designing your new website.
Designed specifically for authors — no tech overwhelm required.
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.