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Design that connects.
Converts. Sells.

Reader-focused brand and website systems that help self-published authors grow their platform, sell books, and stay in control of their author business.

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AUTHOR-OWNED PLATFORMS | READER-FOCUSED DESIGN | DIRECT SALES STRATEGY | BRAND COHESION | CREATIVE CONTROL

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Designs that support your author business, not busywork.

Your website and branding should guide readers, support book discovery, and grow your platform — without constant maintenance or reliance on third-party platforms.

Reader experience and clarity

Platform ownership and independence

Long-term usability across releases

Function and longevity over trends

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The Author-Owned Platform

Website Design for Authors Ready to Grow

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Your website is your home base. It’s the one space you fully control, where your books, your voice, and your reader experience come together.

The Author-Owned Platform is my signature website design service, built specifically for self-published authors who want a professional, flexible, and reader-focused online presence.

You can choose the level of support that fits where you are right now.

Choose your level of support

Wix Templates

For authors who want a polished site they can set up themselves.

Semi-Custom Websites

For authors who want a personalized design without starting from scratch.

Each option is designed with book discovery, reader flow, and long-term growth in mind.

Interior pricing by word count

Up to 40,000 words — $380

40,001 – 60,000 words — $480

60,001 – 80,000 words — $580

80,001 – 100,000 words — $680

100,001+ words — Custom Quote

To start your interior formatting project, you need a fully edited and proofed manuscript along with your ISBN for print books.

Service expansion

Paperback Wrap — $100

Additional Design Revision Rounds — $50

Promo Graphics — Get a Quote

Custom Bookish Swag — Get a Quote

author branding services

Reader-Ready Brand

Starting investment $480

A foundational brand identity designed to connect with your readers and give your author presence a cohesive, professional look across all platforms.

Strategic Brand Breakdown

Brand Blueprint Guide

Reader-Focused Brand Identity (logo suite, colors, fonts)

Website (favicon + banner) or Social Media Graphics (banner + icons)

book cover design

Custom Book Cover + Interior Elements

Starting investment $680

A professional, genre-specific ebook cover paired with cohesive interior formatting elements that elevate your book's presentation and reader experience.

Genre-targeted, market-ready ebook cover design

Interior elements (chapter starters, scene breaks, title page PNG)

3D mockups for professional listings

Cover design style sheet

book interior formatting

Interior Book Design & Formatting

Starting investment $380

Professional interior formatting and design for your manuscript, ensuring a polished reader experience in both print and digital formats.

Custom page design with typography and page elements

Formatting for plain text

Typeset proof to review

Table of contents with page numbers, if needed

other ways we can work together

A focused service for every stage.

what clients are saying

Real authors. Real platforms. Real results.

After years of putting it off, I needed a logo for my brand. Writerly Owl Designs produced the impossible — a logo I couldn't have imagined for myself. Cam's professionalism and kindness made the experience enjoyable.

KT Bowes

Bestselling Author

Cam was amazing to work with! She listened carefully, gave options, and refined the concept until it was perfect. The result is a beautiful, customizable product that exceeded my expectations.

Anna del Mar

Amazon Bestselling Author

Cam was very easy to work with. She was patient and explained exactly what she was going to do. As a new author, I couldn't ask for a better designer.

Krys Rayne

Author

how the magic happens

A clear process from start → finish

Friction-free. No chaos. No guesswork. You always know what stage you're in and what comes next.

01

Clarify

Define your brand direction, audience expectations, and goals.

02

Design

Create a cohesive visual system built for readers and usability.

03

Build

Develop a functional platform that supports growth and flexibility.

04

Empower

Equip you with the tools and confidence to evolve independently.

not sure where to start?

Find the service that fits your stage.

Check out the quick guide to help you choose the service that makes sense based on your goals, platform, and publishing plans.

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