The Manuscript

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 Authors are Saying

“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

Check out her live site here!

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.

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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