Author Website Templates
Launch your Author Website in a day!
The easier way to launch your author website. *built with Squarespace
Launch Your Author Website in a Day (Without the Tech Overwhlem)
*No more starting from scratch.
A simple, done-for-you Squarespace template built specifically for series and self-published authors.
Launch a Professional One-Page Author Website — Fast & Stress-Free
A Squarespace website template designed specifically for authors who want a clean, professional website on a single scrolling page.
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Purchase The One-Page Template
✓ Works on any Squarespace plan
✓ No coding required
✓ One-page included
Launch Your Author Website in a Day (Without the Tech Overwhlem)
*No more starting from scratch.
A simple, done-for-you Squarespace template built specifically for series and self-published authors.
Squarespace Author Website Template Shop
One Page Author Website
Not sure where to start?
Start with the MOST POPULAR Debut Author Template
What is a Squarespace Author Website Template?
WHAT IS IT? A Squarespace author website template is a pre-designed website you can customize to create a professional author site fast (without starting from scratch).
WHO IS IT FOR? These templates are built specifically for writers, with pages for your books, author bio, newsletter sign-up, and more—so you can launch quickly and start building your readership right away.
WHAT PAGES DO YOU GET?
Every template includes the essential pages authors need to look professional, grow an email list, and share their work clearly.
One-Page Author Website (Simple and Fast)
Perfect if you want to launch quickly with everything in one place.
Includes:
Hero section (your name, tagline, and book)
About section (your story and author bio)
Book section (showcase your current book)
Email signup section (grow your reader list)
Contact section
Social links
Everything is designed on one clean, scrollable page.
Multi-Page Author Website (More Room to Grow)
Perfect if you want a more traditional author site with dedicated pages.
Includes:
Home page (overview and featured book)
About page (your author bio and story)
Books page (your current or multiple books)
Contact page
Email signup integration
Depending on the template, you may also get:
Series pages (for multi-book authors)
Individual book pages
Blog or updates section
Designed to grow with you as your author career expands.
Not sure which to choose?
If you want something simple and fast, the one-page version is a great place to start.
If you want a more complete, professional author website (especially if you have or plan to have multiple books), go with a multi-page template like the Debut or Series design.
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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![Tablet displaying a newsletter sign-up page with a photo of a woman in pink, a bookcase, a pink couch, and framed pictures in the background.]()
The Debut Template
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![An iPad displaying a website titled 'Inanna Carter Love Stories in the Making,' with sections about her writing and a newsletter sign-up. The iPad is held over a table with scattered flower petals, papers, and a phone displaying a photo.]()
The Manuscript Template
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![An iPad held in hands displaying a webpage about the book 'Secrets Beneath' by Jason Patrick Berry, with a cover image of the book and a section inviting to join a newsletter. The background features a desk with scattered papers and small decorative objects.]()
The Debut Template
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![A tablet displaying a webpage with a purple header and a book titled 'FROTH, FICTION, AND FELONY' on the screen, held over a background of a wooden table with scattered blue, pink, and white flower petals.]()
The Series Template
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![A tablet displaying a webpage about a book titled "Tend to Your Spirit" on a wooden table with scattered decorative stones and a person's hands holding the tablet.]()
The Debut Template
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![E-book on a tablet titled "City at My Feet" and another titled "City in My Hands" by Thomas More, with a background of a wooden table and some scattered paper or fabric.]()
The Quick Start Template
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![A person holding a tablet showing a website for Jade Starbala, a life coach and community activator, with images of a woman in a pink dress in a grassy field. The tablet is on a wooden surface surrounded by scattered white flower petals, a blue envelope, and a notepad.]()
The Gilbert Template
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![A tablet displaying a website for Laura McKail, an author of books on living fully and inspiring others, with a cover of her book 'Living in Full Bloom' featuring a woman with outstretched arms in a field of flowers, set against a beach background.]()
The GIlbert Template
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![A tablet displaying a website for Radha Lin Chaddah, showing a book cover titled "And The Ancestors Sing," a photo of a woman with earrings, and some images of farming scenes.]()
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.