The Manuscript
The Perfect Author Website—Before Your Book is Even Finished
Password: Books
Who says you need a finished book (or even a cover) to start building your author brand? This strategic, beautifully designed Squarespace template was created with romance authors in mind but is flexible enough for any writer. It’s perfect for authors who are in the early stages of their journey and need a polished, professional online presence now.
The Perfect Author Website—Before Your Book is Even Finished
Password: Books
Who says you need a finished book (or even a cover) to start building your author brand? This strategic, beautifully designed Squarespace template was created with romance authors in mind but is flexible enough for any writer. It’s perfect for authors who are in the early stages of their journey and need a polished, professional online presence now.
The Perfect Author Website—Before Your Book is Even Finished
Password: Books
Who says you need a finished book (or even a cover) to start building your author brand? This strategic, beautifully designed Squarespace template was created with romance authors in mind but is flexible enough for any writer. It’s perfect for authors who are in the early stages of their journey and need a polished, professional online presence now.
This Template Is Designed Around Two Key Pages
✨ A Homepage That Works Like a Landing Page – No book cover? No problem. This homepage is designed to showcase you, build anticipation for your book, and grow your audience before launch day.
✨ A Dedicated Newsletter Page – Every successful author will tell you their newsletter is their secret weapon. This page makes it easy to direct readers to sign up—whether you’re at a book event, running a promo, or building your list from social media.
And because your website should grow with you, this template also includes:
✔️ An About Page – Introduce yourself to future fans.
✔️ A Book Page – Ready when your book is.
✔️ A Contact Page – So readers, publishers, or media can reach you.
✔️ A Shop Page – Sell signed copies, merch, or future books.
✔️ A Link in Bio Page – Perfect for Instagram & TikTok.
Not ready to use all these pages yet? Simply hide them from navigation until you’re ready!
This template takes the guesswork out of building your author website, making the process smoother and easier than starting from scratch.
Get started now and build your author platform with confidence!
*The stunning book cover featured in this demo was designed by Ashton Smith. Check out more of her work at www.ashtonmsmith.com.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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★ Website Launch Checklist
★ Website Images
★ Quick Start Guide – A simple step-by-step walkthrough on how to access your new website and start editing (please note: this is not a full “Squarespace 101 Course” and I suggest you refer to Youtube for the most up to date Squarespace tutorials).
.★ Official Squarespace Tutorial Links – A bonus for extra guidance (please note: these are external resources, and I don’t guarantee updates).
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★ Template design transferred to you as a new website within 2 business days of purchase
★ Mobile Friendly Design
★ Fully optimized for on-page SEO
★ 20% off your first year of Squarespace subscription
★ Thoughtfully created reusable book section templates that can be used across your website and make showcasing new books a breeze!
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Choose and purchase your template
Step 2: Your template will be transferred to your Squarespace account within 2 business days.
Step 3: Use the recommended Youtube tutorial videos to help guide your redesign of the template.
Reason’s You’ll Love It
Designer-Made Excellence
Crafted by an expert designer, every aspect of this template has been meticulously considered for both form and function. Strategically crafted pages that elevate your work with professional polish.
Easy to Customize
Tailor every detail to your unique vision with effortless flexibility. Seamlessly adjust fonts, colors, and content, or rearrange and add sections to create a truly personalized showcase. Make it your own in just a few clicks.
Expert Materials
Included in this purchase is access to my Website Launch Checklist, Recommended Squarespace Youtube Tutorials and the Quick Start Guide to walk you through accessing your template and starting to edit!
Responsive Design
This template intelligently adapts to various screen sizes and browsers, ensuring your content remains legible and accessible on desktops, tablets, and smartphones. While layouts may shift to suit each device, your site's essence and functionality are preserved, maintaining a cohesive brand experience for all visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pricing starts at $16/mo
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Up to two business days excluding all major U.S. holidays
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Yes, the entire template is 100% customizable in a user-friendly drag-and-drop website editor.
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Not at all! I've designed my templates with you in mind. You can customize your site without ever touching a line of code.
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No, the website installed as a new website
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Yes! Check out my Website Design Services
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In lieu of template specific tutorials, I provide a link to Squarespace's Official tutorials organized into modules, I also provide access to a monthly live class: Introduction to Squarespace for authors.
One Template, Many Ways
The Hemingway Template is deliciously customizable. You’ll have a blast applying the colors and fonts that speak to you!
Reason’s You’ll Love Squarespace
✨ Experience an all-in-one delightful platform
Experience the joy of seamless website management with Squarespace. I chose Squarespace for its unparalleled ease of use and comprehensive features. As your author business grows, effortlessly expand your site to include e-commerce, blogging & email marketing—all within the same delightful platform. Enjoy stress-free updates and edits, making your online presence a pleasure to maintain and evolve.
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