Starting Your Author Website
Intimidated by the thought of starting up your own website? We Are Seven can make it easy! We have dozens of blogs covering every step of the process.
The Basics
- What to Include in Your Author Website
- Authors: When Should You Choose a Free Web Builder?
- (coming soon) Designing Your Author Website
- Should I Use WordPress for My Author Site?
Building Your Author Platform
- (coming soon) Maintaining Brand Consistency as an Author
- (coming soon) The Reclusive Writer’s Guide to Building a Brand
- (coming soon) Author Websites for Traditionally Published Writers
- (coming soon) Author Websites for Self-Published Writers
Starting Your Author Sales Page
- (coming soon) What to Do Before Launching an Author Store
- (coming soon) The Best Ways to Sell Your Books Directly
- (coming soon) Which Platform Should You Use to Sell Your Books?
Bonus Tips and Tricks
- (coming soon) How to Give Visitors a Sample of Your Writing
- (coming soon) How to Keep Readers Coming Back to Your Author Site
- (coming soon) Doing an Author Blog Swap
Author Website Case Studies
Just like we read to improve our writing, we can study successful author websites to understand what will make our own work better. In the following blog posts, We Are Seven will break down some of the best author websites so you can see what works.
Find Inspiration for Your Book Sales Page
- (coming soon) Brandon Sanderson
The Great Big Blogging Guide for Authors
Starting a blog is a great way to attract new readers and build a community with your existing fans. You can make sure you start your author blog on the right foot by checking out the following blog posts.
Blogging for Authors
- (coming soon) Starting a Stellar Author Blog
- (coming soon) Boost Sales with Your Blog
- (coming soon) Authors: Should You Blog for Readers or Writers?
How to Use Mailing Lists as an Author
As an author, your mailing list is your link to your fans, your source of income. Don’t let your email newsletter languish!
Mailing Lists Basics
- (coming soon) Author’s Guide to Maintaining a Mailing List
- (coming soon) Mailing List Safety for Digital Entrepreneurs
