No two writers are the same, so it's obvious that every writer needs a tailor-made website. We can cut it any way you like, and if you are that rare creature who already knows exactly what you need, that's great. Otherwise, you'll need to start somewhere. If you already have a website and would like a make-over, we'll be happy to consider it. If you'd like us to promote your existing website, we'd be delighted to boost you up the search engine listings. If you need to start from scratch, then here are some ready-made examples to help demonstrate how far your budget will take you.
Basic Commercial Websites
from $2,750
For writers who want to showcase their work in a more traditional way, and who may want to sell their work online. Our basic commercial sites include any or all of the following elements: welcome page, resources pages, what's new section, online shop, image library, blog, mailing list subscription, hot links, smart contact, smart search, and hidden code to satisfy the most pernickety search engine.
examples:
John Piper
Temporary Temple Press
Laid-Back Writer Websites
from $3,750
In our experience, we tend to deal with two different types of writer. The workaholic, who wants hands-on for everything to do with their website and online marketing, and the laid back type who does not want to be actively involved with their site but does want to raise their profile, sell more books and bask in the glory. Our Laid-Back Writers websites can feature a video trailer for their latest book, along with downloadable extracts, a comprehensive bio and bibliography, an online shop, relevant links and contacts, and a range of features that we are happy to update on their behalf. They write the books, we do all the website stuff.
examples:
David Benedictus
Rev. Frank Cooke
Hands-On Writer Websites
from $6,250
We love it when we work with a hands-on writer, because their contributions make our own efforts even more worthwhile. We tend to work with them very closely, and there is a continual flow of creative ideas between us. As a result, their website is constantly evolving, extremely dynamic and an integral part of their writing career. Typically, they have hands-on in the design and soundtrack of their built-in book trailer, they regularly update their news pages and photo archives, they participate in the quizzes, guest books and links campaigns we set up, they supply unique resources for backstories and insights into their work. We also become closely involved in the pre-launch publicity and on-launch campaign for their new titles.
examples:
Kwei Quartey
Sally Nicoll
Best-Seller Writer Websites
from $10,000
We have helped some of our best-seller clients since the very beginnings of writer websites, back in the 1990s. Our partnership with a few them has developed into genuine personal friendships. In several cases we have built up databases of tens of thousands of loyal readers, new readers and potential readers. In all cases, their websites have become central to their continued commercial success and vital in allowing them to communicate directly with their readers. Typically, as well as continually updating their websites, we expand their suite of online book trailers, harness their reader databases, monitor their online presence 24/7 and plan their online marketing campaigns way before their next book is completed.
example:
Beverly Swerling
World-Class Web Suites
around $35,000
We're here to help you, the writer. From the first-timer who is yet to be published, to authors of some of the best loved titles in the world. For writers with the vision, ambition and budget, we produce websites for entire series of best-sellers, complete with movie and TV trailers for titles that have been filmed, backstories for every single one of the characters, online shopping and spin-off merchandising, media and PR resources, and graphic designs worthy of their reputation. We also liaise with fan sites, and bring their global readership 'inside the tent'.
example:
Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series
Can't Wait?
We're not the largest organization in the world, so at particularly busy times, it's first come first served. We understand tight deadlines and marketing campaign needs, so if you need to jump the queue, that's fine by us:
add 25% for delivery within 42 days
add 50% for delivery within 21 days
add 100% to go to the head of the queue
