While there’s a few basic things every author website needs, the best place to start is, again, to look at other author’s websites. See what they include, how they organize the information, what they do well and what you’re convinced you can do better. Then start to fill out your website accordingly. Books Don’t rely […]
The first step in creating your website is to install WordPress with your host. Yes, there are lots of other website building options out there like SquareSpace and Wix. This, however, is what I know how to do so it’s what I’ll explain. You’re going to log into your cpanel (links and login info should […]
Authors are creative, often introverted, occasionally a bit neurotic. It’s all part of their charm. They craft worlds and characters with mere words. It’s an entirely different skill than the analytic, left-brained fun of setting up an author website. And yet, having a solid presence online, a hub for your books and social media activity, […]
Every author needs a website these days. Social media is great, but you need a centralized place with information about you and about your books. You also don’t want to rely on any social media platform. Once upon a time Myspace (believe it or not) was the social media platform everyone loved. You can see […]