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Author websites · Social media management
Readers can't buy a book they can't find.
I build author websites and manage social media for writers, so readers can find you between launches and keep up with you after them.
Author platform checklist
- A website with every book and its buy links
- A newsletter signup with a free reader gift
- Regular posts where your readers spend time
- A launch plan ready for your next release
Platforms I set up and manage
- Author websites
- TikTok
- Goodreads
- BookBub
- Amazon Author Central
- MailerLite
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Why great books go unnoticed
Most authors I talk to have the same three problems. None of them are about the writing.
Readers can't find you
No website, or an outdated one, means a reader who searches your name finds a dead end instead of your books.
Your socials go quiet
Writing the next book leaves no time to post, so readers forget you between releases.
No way to keep readers
Without a newsletter, every launch starts from zero instead of from a list of readers waiting for your next book.
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Author websites
Custom sites with book pages, buy links, newsletter signup, media kit and everything readers need to find you.
See all website services → 02Social media management
Content calendars, posts, Reels, reader groups, launch campaigns and ads, all in your voice.
See all social media services → 03Sample designs
Nine concept author sites across genres, from thrillers and romance to memoir and picture books.
Browse the samples →
About
Hi, I'm Joshua Sebastien.
I help authors build an online home for their books and keep readers engaged between releases. I design author websites and manage social media for writers who would rather spend their time writing.
Every author's readers are different. A thriller audience behaves nothing like a picture-book audience, so I start by learning about your books, your genre and the readers you want to reach. Then I build a site and a posting plan that fit you.
You stay in control the whole way. You approve every design and every month's posts, and you always own your website, your domain and your accounts.
add your own story here: your background, how you got into this work, the authors you most like working with
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Two services that work together
Your website is the home base readers return to. Social media is how they find it. I can handle one or both.
Author websites
Everything an author needs online, from the first page to launch day and beyond. Pick one piece or the whole package.
Design and build
- Custom design matched to your genre, covers and brand
- Home, About, Books, Contact and Blog pages
- Individual book pages and series reading-order pages
- Events, speaking and book club pages
- Media kit with bio, headshots and press info
- Mobile-friendly and fast on every device
Reader and sales tools
- Buy buttons for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo and Bookshop
- Newsletter signup with a free reader gift
- Preorder and launch landing pages
- Direct sales for signed copies and ebooks
- Book club guides, bonus scenes and free downloads
Author platform setup
- Email newsletter setup on MailerLite, Mailchimp or Kit
- Amazon Author Central, Goodreads and BookBub profiles
- 3D book mockups and promotional graphics
- Author branding: logo, fonts and colors
Technical care
- Domain name, hosting and professional email setup
- Search engine optimization so readers can find you
- Analytics to see who visits and what they click
- Security, backups and monthly maintenance
- Redesigns and moves from an old website
Social media management
A steady, professional presence where your readers spend their time, written in your voice and approved by you.
Strategy and setup
- Audit of your current profiles
- Platform plan for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, X and Pinterest
- Profile setup, bios, banners and link-in-bio page
- Branded post templates in your colors
Content creation
- Monthly content calendar planned around your releases
- Post writing, graphics and scheduling
- Short videos and Reels for BookTok and Bookstagram
- Quote cards, teasers, cover reveals and countdowns
- Behind-the-scenes and writing-life posts
Community and reach
- Replies to comments and messages
- Facebook reader group setup and management
- Outreach to bookstagrammers, booktokers and reviewers
- ARC team and street team coordination
- Giveaways and reader engagement posts
Launches, ads and reporting
- Book launch and preorder campaigns
- Facebook, Instagram, Amazon and BookBub ad management
- Cross-promotion with other authors in your genre
- A plain-language monthly report on what's working
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How it works
You stay in charge of your voice and your books. I handle the setup, the schedule and the busywork.
Tell me about your books
Send me a message about your books, your readers and what you want from your online presence.
Plan
I send a written proposal with scope, timeline, and price. Nothing starts until you agree.
Build and launch
I design your site or set up your social accounts, and you review everything before it goes live.
Grow
Ongoing posting and updates, with a monthly check-in so you can see what's working.
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Packages
Start with one service or combine them. Every quote is written down before any work begins.
Website
Author Website
Quote on request one-time
- Up to 5 pages
- Book pages with buy links
- Newsletter signup
- Training session
Social media
Social Management
Quote on request per month
- Up to 2 platforms
- Monthly content calendar
- Posts written and scheduled
- Monthly report
Both
Full Author Platform
Quote on request setup + monthly
- Everything in both packages
- Launch campaign for your next release
- Site and social kept in sync
- Priority support
Add your real prices and what each package includes.
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Who I work with
Debut authors
Get your online presence set up before launch day.
Self-published authors
Send readers straight to your books and your mailing list.
Authors with a backlist
Put all your titles in one place and bring older books back into view.
Nonfiction experts
Show your expertise and book more speaking and media appearances.
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Sample designs
Concept sites for fictional authors in nine genres. Click any sample to see the full homepage. Your site is designed around your own books and readers.
Mara EllisonBooks · About · Newsletter
A NovelThe Salt Orchard
Historical fiction
Love and loss on the Maine coast, 1889
Buy the bookDANIEL OKAFORBooks · Events · Contact
ThrillerCold Ledger
New release
One audit. Six days. No one gets out clean.
Preorder nowRosa LindeBooks · For Teachers · Visits
Picture bookJuniper Finds the Moon
Ages 4 to 8
Free activity sheets for classrooms
Book a school visitCallie BrooksSeries · Bonus Scenes · Newsletter
Harbor Hearts #2Second Chance Summer
Small-town romance
Get a free bonus epilogue when you join
Get the bonus sceneT. R. ValeThe World · Maps · Books
Book OneAshes of Wrenmoor
Epic fantasy
Explore the map of the Nine Reaches
Start the sagaDr. Priya RamanBook · Speaking · Media Kit
NonfictionLeading Without Noise
Author & speaker
Keynotes and workshops for leadership teams
Book a talkHannah WhitlockBooks · Devotions · Book Clubs
A NovelThe Lantern at Hollow Creek
Inspirational fiction
Free devotional for every newsletter reader
Get the free guidePenny AshgroveMysteries · Recipes · News
Jam Jar Mystery #1Murder at the Marmalade Fair
Cozy mystery
Recipes from every book, free to download
Get the recipesMarcus BellMemoir · Essays · Speaking
A MemoirWhat the River Kept
Memoir
A son, a father and one last fishing trip
Read an excerptconcept designs, fictional authors · replace with real client sites as you complete them
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Questions authors ask
Do I own my website?
Yes. The domain, the content, and the site are yours. If you ever stop working with me, I hand over everything you need to keep it running.
Will the posts sound like me?
I start by learning your voice from your books, interviews, and past posts. You approve the content calendar each month before anything is published.
Which social platforms do you manage?
Most often Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and X. I'll recommend the ones where readers of your genre spend their time.
Do I need to sign a long contract?
Website projects are a one-time fee. Social media management is month to month, and you can cancel with 30 days' notice.
I already have a website. Can you improve it?
Yes. I can redesign what you have or move it to a platform that's easier to maintain.
Do you guarantee sales or followers?
No one can honestly guarantee sales. I promise consistent, professional work and clear reports so you can see the results for yourself.
Ready to help more readers find your books?
Tell me where you are in your publishing journey and what you need. I'll get back to you with next steps and a written quote.
contact.joshuasebastien@gmail.com