Author platform
Author website design that sells your books
Agents, readers, podcast hosts, and journalists all look you up online. A professional author website gives them one place to find your books, your story, and where to buy.
- Mobile-friendly, fast-loading design
- Book pages with buy links for every store
- Bio, media kit, and contact page
- Newsletter sign-up to build your reader list
Why every author needs a website
Retailer pages change and social platforms come and go, but your own website is the one place you control. It's where readers join your mailing list, where media find your bio and photos, and where your Amazon, Apple, and Kobo links all live together. It also helps your name show up in Google when readers search for you.
What's on your author website
- Home: who you are and your latest book, front and center
- Books: a page for each title with cover, description, and buy links
- About: your author bio and photo
- Media / press kit: downloadable bio, headshots, and cover images
- Contact & newsletter: a sign-up form to grow your reader list
Launching one specific title? A single-page book website may be a better fit.
What's included
- Custom-designed, mobile-friendly author website
- Home, Books, About, Media, and Contact pages
- Buy links for Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and more
- Newsletter sign-up integration
- Basic SEO setup for your author name
Why authors choose Real Self Publishing
Hand-formatted, never automated
Every book is built by a person who cleans the code behind your text, not pushed through a one-click converter.
18+ years of experience
Formatting eBooks for authors and publishers since 2008, through every change in Kindle and EPUB standards.
48-hour delivery
Most eBooks are delivered within 48 hours of receiving your final manuscript.
Free unlimited revisions
Two weeks of unlimited revisions after delivery, and we fix any store rejection free.
Fixed price, shown up front
See your exact price online before you pay. No quotes to wait for and no surprise fees.
Tested on real devices
Checked in Kindle Previewer, Apple Books, and Adobe Digital Editions on phone, tablet, and e-reader.
| Real Self Publishing | Freelance marketplace | Automated converter | DIY software | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formatted by hand | Yes | Varies | No | You do it |
| Starting price | $45 | ≈ $50–$100+ | Free–$ | $0–$250 |
| Price known before paying | Yes | Often after a quote | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery | 48 hours (most books) | Varies | Instant | Your time |
| Revisions | Unlimited for 2 weeks | Limited by package | None | You do it |
| Kindle + EPUB included | Yes | Sometimes extra | Varies | Usually |
| Device QA | Yes | Varies | No | You do it |
How it works
- 1
Get your price
Choose your book type, page count, and extras to see the exact price instantly.
- 2
Pay securely
Pay by card on this site. You get an order reference by email right away.
- 3
Send your manuscript
Email your file to [email protected] with your order reference.
- 4
Approve and publish
Review your files, request any changes, then upload to KDP and other stores.
What authors say
I love the way my book and eBook turned out. Very excited!
Leslie Evans Thorne, author of Take This Job and S.H.O.V.E. IT
The people at Real Self Publishing were so good to work with, definitely recommend them.
Lorii Abela, author of Sexy Secrets to a Juicy Love Life
They did everything for me from editing to website design , One Sheet design. They really know the publishing business and I couldn't be happier.
Debra Angilletta, author of The Six Figure Schedule
Author website design FAQ
How much does an author website cost?
Author website design is $200, and you can add it to any formatting or cover order.
What's the difference between an author website and a book website?
An author website showcases you and all your books over time. A book website is a focused landing page that promotes one title, ideal for a launch.
Ready when you are
Author website design from $200. See your exact price, pay securely, and get your files in as little as 48 hours.