Author websites that feel like a chapter
bonus
Author websites that feel like a
bonus
chapter
Not a brag page. A portal into your universe. built to sell books, GROW YOUR EMAIL LIST, and foster a community of excited readers who stick around between releases.
do new readers land and don’t know where to start?
if your website feels more like a bio page than a world then we should talk.
does your email list exist, but it’s not growing?
are your launches falling flat?
Your website is about the reader experience.
A great author website does three things fast:
Sets the mood.
Vibe matters.
Guides the reader.
“Start here” shouldn’t be a scavenger hunt.
Builds your platform.
Email list, direct sales, press inquiries—handled.
Your books are immersive. Your website should be too.
Debut Author package
WEBSITE IN A DAY
- One-page custom website (strategic sections, not a long scroll of fluff)
- Book spotlight: cover + blurb + buy links
- Newsletter opt-in + reader freebie delivery
- About the author (short + long bio)
- Reviews/endorsements (or placeholders)
- Contact/media inquiry section
- Mobile optimization + basic SEO for your author name
starts at $3500
serial Author package
WEBSITE IN A week
- 7-page custom website (Home, Series Page, 3 Book Pages, About, Contact)
- Books/Series callout with clear reading order
- Email opt-in setup + freebie delivery
- Book page template you can duplicate for every release
- Press/media kit section for podcasts, reviewers, event hosts
- Mobile optimization + basic SEO foundations
- Launch checklist + handoff training
starts at $7500
Pick your path: starting your platform or scaling your backlist.
When you invest in a serial author package, it looks a little something like this
before our week begins
Get your content together
After you book, you'll get access to your client portal in Notion, a straightforward, organized home for all your photos, copy, links, and assets. You'll be able to start adding in all the goods we need to start the project.
BEFORE OUR WEEK BEGINS
monday
our Kickoff Call
We get on a virtual call and you tell me everything about your books, your story, your audience, your taste, your goals, the world you've built in your books... all of it. Between the questions and banter, I'll get everything I need to make strategic creative decisions for the rest of the week.
MONDAY
Tuesday
the big design: homepage
The homepage sets the tone for the entire website including the layout, imagery, page structure, navigation, and the whole creative direction. At the end of the day, I send you a video review and you'll send me your thoughts by the next morning. (This will be our feedback loop for the rest of the week!)
TUESDAY
wednesday & thursday
heavy lifting Pages
As the week progresses, I work through the beefy pages—books, series, contact, or whatever we've scoped—building sections to fit the goals we discussed in our kickoff call, and weaving in your copy (or adding copy prompts if you plan to write your copy afterwards.)
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Friday
your About Page & Final Touches
About pages can give people migraines and I don't want you to overthink this which is why we do it last, plus you'll have the context of the rest of the site. By end of day Friday, your entire site is designed and you can take the weekend to consider any final revisions.
FRIDAY
THE FOLLOWING WEEK
tweaks & Launch prep
You can send over any last revision requests and finalize your copy while I finalize your contact forms, email opt-ins, SEO, and double check your buttons.
THE FOLLOWING WEEK
off to the races
launch time
And voila, your author website is done! You finally have an online home that matches the world you've created in your books. You're well on your way to selling more books and building an email list of obsessed readers!
OFF TO THE RACES
"True Exellence in business is rare and refreshing.
"True Exellence in business is rare and refreshing.
It has been my great pleasure working with you. The website is beautiful and makes my business look so much better. Thank you for all your help!"
It has been my great pleasure working with you. The website is beautiful and makes my business look so much better. Thank you for all your help!"
Curtis Purington
Curtis Purington
Fiduciary Wealth
Fiduciary Wealth
"1000% worth the investment and I'm so grateful
"1000% worth the investment and I'm so grateful
Kate not only had amazing customer service and made the website look a thousand times better. She will definitely be who I hire for any major updates and I can't recommend her enough."
Kate not only had amazing customer service and made the website look a thousand times better. She will definitely be who I hire for any major updates and I can't recommend her enough."
Katherine Kimball
Katherine Kimball
Kata vita coaching
Kata Vita Coaching
"Kate listened with warmth and genuine engagement
"Kate listened with warmth and genuine engagement
I felt seen and valued throughout the process. I highly recommend her services for anyone who wants a website that is both professional and authentically conveys their truest values."
I felt seen and valued throughout the process. I highly recommend her services for anyone who wants a website that is both professional and authentically conveys their truest values."
Kat Campbell
Kat Campbell
K.M. Campbell Wellness
K.M. Campbell Wellness
"She has such a great, easygoing vibe!
"She has such a great, easygoing vibe!
Kate did an amazing job of sorting through all the blog posts, she made it much more user friendly and accessible. I would definitely recommend Kate and her services!"
Kate did an amazing job of sorting through all the blog posts, she made it much more user friendly and accessible. I would definitely recommend Kate and her services!"
Madison Weidenfeller
Madison Weidenfeller
Copywriter
Copywriter
"Kate brought this project to life so beautifully!
"Kate brought this project to life so beautifully!
I would absolutely refer Katelyn Mae Marketing to anyone looking to have more exposure to their business."
I would absolutely refer Katelyn Mae Marketing to anyone looking to have more exposure to their business."
Shari Holman
Shari Holman
Millersburg properties
Millersburg Properties
"Kate is a talented professional who is highly creative
"Kate is a talented professional who is highly creative
And a pleasure to work with! She has provided great value to our new presence online. We would highly recommend her to anyone. Top notch. Top shelf!
And a pleasure to work with! She has provided great value to our new presence online. We would highly recommend her to anyone. Top notch. Top shelf!
Dave Holman
Dave Holman
Millersburg properties
