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Kiersten 5 star rating

Rhinebeck, NY, United States

As a freelance web designer/developer I specialize in creating custom Wordpress websites for all creative individuals with a story to tell.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Dark Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Thinking Pictures, New York, NY
  • John Szoke Editions, New York, NY
  • Art & Books

Jessica 5 star rating

Rochester, NY, United States

Hi, I´m Jess! I am a multidisciplinary designer focused on branding, graphic and web design + development.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Classics, Literary Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Antiques & Collectibles, Architecture, Computers & Internet, and Design.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Joelle 5 star rating

San Diego, United States

Upbeat San Diego creative WordPress developer delivering fabulous NYT Bestselling Author websites since 2003. BOOKING for FALL 2025 +

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

JP 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

I'm a storyteller who builds customized websites to amplify the work of dynamic thinkers, writers, speakers, and creatives.

Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Daniel 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

New York based web designer. Worked at Big Five publisher and literary agency. Clients include NY Times bestselling, award-winning authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Writers House
  • Digital Book World
  • Self-employed
  • Open Road Integrated Media
  • Bookshop.org

Katharine 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

I'm a creative web designer who builds beautiful, modern, and easy-to-use websites for authors.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Poetry, Fiction, Children's, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Writing & Publishing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Tessa 5 star rating

Kansas City, MO, USA

Story-focused print and site design, along with website maintenance and social icons .

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Romance, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • The Little Fig
  • Jennings Social Media Marketing

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Matthew 5 star rating

Hopewell, NJ, USA

I create attractive, intuitive websites on WordPress and Squarespace that deliver your message and that are easy to update and maintain.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Physics & Chemistry, Math & Science, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Oak Knoll Books & Press

Sharon 5 star rating

San Francisco, CA, USA

I design beautiful and responsive websites for Authors, Writers and Bloggers to highlight their latest and greatest work.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Mindy 5 star rating

San Diego, CA, USA

My specialty is knocking your socks off with an integrated design perfectly tailored to your style.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Picture Books, Children's, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • University of Utah
  • Self-employed

I'll help you create an engaging website to showcase your work and authentically connect with your audience | 7+ yrs Web Design Experience

Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Poetry, Travel, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Career Guides.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Stacey 5 star rating

Fort Collins, CO, USA

I meld creativity with precision, crafting visually compelling author websites designed with clear messaging to help you reach your goals.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Urban Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Contemporary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Susan 5 star rating

Honolulu, HI, USA

Hi, I'm Susan, a professional designer offering Squarespace and Shopify websites

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Business & Management, Education & Reference, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Week of the Website

WordPress web designer and developer for over 15 years. I offer beautiful, easy-to-use sites to showcase you and your work.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Sara 5 star rating

St. Louis, MO, USA

My craft lies in creating beauty and compelling stories and I believe that design has the power to evoke emotion and transform business.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Design, Home & Garden, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Music, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Chris 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I love working with authors, and I’ve designed sites to accompany releases from Simon & Schuster, Random House, DC Comics, & more.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Caltech Library

Elena 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

Custom websites for authors & small businesses. Your story, your spotlight.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Washington Autism Alliance

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