BEAUTIFUL & EASY-TO-USE
WEBSITES FOR AUTHORS
Everything you need to launch your author website—the right way.
Author Web Design Services
From custom website design to DIY templates—all designed on Squarespace.
Custom Author Website Design
Starting at $1500
Designed to take you & your book to the next level.
Complete Template Launch Package
$500
For the mid-DIY budget. You’ll get one free template that we completely customize & launch for you.
DIY Author Website Templates
$120
Customizable author website templates for the DIY spirit. Request to see my full portfolio here.
ABOUT
DESIGN FOR AUTHORS
Design for Authors was founded by Katie Bolin, a web designer and marketing strategist based in Minneapolis, MN.
With vast experience in the digital marketing world, she learned quickly that the key to a brand’s success is a strong website—a space that welcomes and encourages connection.
Reviews
“Katharine was great to work with! I highly recommend working with this professional. My website turned out better than I expected. I didn't want a stereotypical author website and Katharine was able to do what I was going for.”
Diahanna Hampton, November 2023
“Katharine (Katie) did a phenomenal job with my website. From her aesthetic design sense to her technical know-how, Katie's work exceeded my expectations every step of the way. When a problem arose (I forgot the password for my own domain email -- oops!), she helped me troubleshoot until we fixed the issue. She was also very patient and thorough in teaching me how to make edits to the site on my own. I highly recommend Katharine's services!”
Molly Winter, November 2023
“I thank Katie for designing what I had envisioned but I could not do. She brought my vision to fruition with the attentiveness, expertise, and care that was not only spawned out of professionalism but nurtured in a caring heart.”
Leon E. Pettiway, The Venerable Lobzang Dorje, August 2023
“Had a great experience with Katharine. She listened to what I needed and did great work. My site looks amazing and very professional. She is also flexible with her time and had the experience to give guidance on things I wasn't sure about. Thanks!”
Lauren Brooks, April 2023
“I really enjoyed working with Katie, and would happily do so again. Her request and instructions were simple and easy to understand and follow. I had dreaded making the change from my old web host to a new one, but I'm glad I did, and Katie made it easy!”
Ruthie Robinson, March 2023
“Katie did such an amazing job of my author website. She is patient and extremely knowledgeable on Squarespace and website design. She made me feel so comfortable working with her, had great suggestions and always made time for me and my questions. I highly recommend Katie for your website design!!! I am so pleased with the final result - check it out and see for yourself countmein.info. Thanks so much Katie!!!!!”
Susan Allen, October 2022
“I found Katie easy to work with and the quality of her work was excellent.”
Peter Benedict, January 2022
“Katie is fantastic. She built a wonderful website for me and was so helpful throughout the whole process. She also talked me through the whole process when it came time to launch.”
Matthew Dutton, September 2021
Save yourself a huge headache by avoiding Wordpress for your author website.