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For many authors, hiring a designer can feel intimidating. You know your story inside out but websites and branding? That’s a different language entirely. Whether you’re building your first author website or refining an existing one, we get how choosing the right designer can feel daunting. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be and we've listed a few key steps to help you on your way to finding the perfect fit for your project. 1. Ask Around First Your network is a powerful

If you’re launching a book in 2026, building a website can feel like the very last thing you want to add to your list. But trust us when we say it’s worth seeing your website as more than just another task. Done well, it quietly supports everything else you’re working on, giving your launch a place to land and grow. A strong launch usually follows a simple, intentional journey: Discover your book → connect with you → buy → stay in touch Your website is what helps that journey

It’s something everyone’s talking about, and lately we’ve been getting more and more questions from clients, things like, ” “I asked ChatGPT to design my book cover, what do you think?” or “Can’t AI just code my website for me?” So we figured it might be helpful to share what we’re learning as designers who use AI regularly in our own process and see clients experimenting with it. Here’s our take on it so far: 1. AI gets it wrong ... often Feed it a slightly off prompt, a

Choosing the right platform for your author website can be tricky. We break down the pros and cons of Wix and WordPress, helping you find the best fit for your books, brand, and time.