This service is specifically for those traditionally publishing, self-publishing, and writers just starting out on the path to publication.

With the cost of designs being what they are, it is my hope to help writers through brand development, finding the right host, and the design process to give them the means to present their work to readers with clean, modern designs. 

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Websites shouldn't be a mind-numbing process. Let me help you bring your vision to the web. 

*Please note* I prefer not to work with WordPress as it is not easily customizable, user-friendly, mobile-optimized, and does not perform well with SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Basic Author Website

Starting at:

$150

A Basic service will utilize one of the host's preset palettes, but will be unique to the author, and not based on the host's template sites. The logo and site font will need to be provided by the author.  

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The 5-page Author Website includes: 

• Home page: a tailored and unique page for each author's needs and a memorable reader experience 

• Books page: share your books with readers. This page includes custom cover placeholders (based on site's palette) for series, buy links (or placeholders), 

• About: tell the readers about you and your background. This needs to be written in 3rd person

• Blog: this is entirely optional, but it never hurts to have one available for things like book cover releases, release dates, and other promotion items. Post as often or as little as you like

• Contact: have your readers be able to get in touch with you

*NOTE* If the About & Contact pages are combined, or you opt out of the blog, you will be able to select one of the basic additional pages listed below at no additional charge

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Additional pages:

Events, Buy, Extras, Gallery, Latest News, Calendar, Landing etc. are charged at a per page rate. 

• Basic pages additions (as listed above) are $45/ page

• Advanced pages such as full-page EPK, Resources, Bookings, Forums, Series, Projects, Member areas, or other app-based functions are $20/hour + basic page rate

Classic Author Website

Starting at:

$250

On top of the Basic Author Website service package, the Classic package includes the site's mobile optimization*, a customized palette based on an author's brand, and a theme. 

A theme consists of the overall look, feel, and style of a website. This includes things like matching schemes for buttons as well as other style elements. Get everything included with a classic website, Files and color codes to keep marketing material consistent will be provided. 

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Additional pages:

Events, Buy, Extras, Gallery, Latest News, Calendar, Landing etc. are charged at a per page rate. 

• Basic pages additions (as listed above) are $45/ page

• Advanced pages such as full-page EPK, Resources, Bookings, Forums, Series, Projects, Member areas, or other app-based functions are $20/hour + basic page rate

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*The quality of the site's mobile optimization is dependent on the host capabilities

Comprehensive Author Website

Starting at:

$450

On top of the Classic Author Website service package, the Comprehensive package includes a basic custom logo.

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Also included:

• Customized palette

• A theme

• Files and color codes to keep marketing material consistent 

• Customized buttons created to fit your theme

• Custom section headers with business specific font

• Add one "Other Web Service" of your choice implemented and branded (this does not include illustrations, press kit designs, or custom graphics) 

• Site will also be fully optimized for mobile with basic SEO set up. 

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Additional pages (beyond the included "Other Web Service" mentioned above):

Events, Buy, Extras, Gallery, Latest News, Calendar, Landing etc. are charged at a per page rate. 

• Basic pages additions (as listed above) are $45/ page

• Advanced pages such as full-page EPK, Resources, Bookings, Forums, Series, Projects, Member areas, or other app-based functions are $20/hour + basic page rate

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*The quality of the site's mobile optimization is dependent on the host capabilities

The Full Package

Starting at:

$700

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If you are looking for a full brand build or overhaul, along with implementation on a newly designed website, this package is for you. 

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On top of everything included in the Comprehensive Author Website, the Full Package includes a 30-minute consultation with the designer to work on a full Brand Development. With this, you will receive a brand story and strategy along with a complete graphic language based on your brand. 

Brand Development

Starting at:

$275

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Your brand is not your product, your logo, your website, or your name. It is far more encompassing — it defines all aspects of your company identity. It is how your customers/ clients view your company. You can learn more about branding here.

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Brand Development includes:

• A Brand Strategy:  a long-term plan for developing a successful brand presence in order to achieve specific goals.

• A Brand Story: A brand story is the narrative behind the purpose of a product. More than just marketing, a brand story answers the who, what, and why of a brand.

• Palette: Consisting of five (5) base colors, a palette will be carried through your website, media, and marketing material. It will help define your brand to the customer. 

• Logo: Have a custom logo designed to fit into your brand. 

• Typeface: Keep font consistent across your marketing, logos, and media in line with your brand.