What does your writing website look like?
Is it like my personal site, with lo-fi graphics and quick, dirty template? Or is it like Tony D'Souza's with a quiet theme, nice pictures and lots of content?
Today, The Book Publicity Blog is exploring some of the more avant-garde author websites out there, talking about cheaper ways to make your site look better.
Check out this link-filled post:
"Wednesday evening Rebecca Skloot posted about Sloane Crosley’s website for her new book on the NBCC blog Critical Mass. This morning, the Ad Man wrote up Toby Barlow’s site for his new book on M. J. Rose’s blog Buzz, Balls & Hype. They couldn’t look more different (Barlow’s is heavy on flash, Crosley’s has a more basic vibe) yet both are equally cool and creative."
If you are looking for some more website building advice, check out my video interview with journalist Jeff Gordinier about his DIY book promotion.
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Thanks for the mention and for your additional examples. Obviously, authors have different budgets and I think it's helpful for them to see that websites that work don't have to cost a lot of -- or any -- money (although authors who can / want to spend the money can end up with sites that look really amazing).
Posted by: Yen | April 10, 2008 10:26 AM | Permalink to Comment
Hi there. I am a new author (unpublished in fiction, but about to change all that!)
I am, as many of us are, not what you would call well off, but I still think a great site is important.
This is what I did, with the free tool, Wix: http://www.wix.com/calientesa/despair-novel-site
It's not perfect yet, but I think it'll give a great impression to visitors (once I figure out how to transfer my TLD!)
Posted by: TL Erickson | January 8, 2012 4:02 PM | Permalink to Comment