Are you wrestling with tech on 3rd party website platforms that over-promise, and under-deliver?
InTouch24-7 takes the tech stress off your shoulders with our affordable author “website-in-a-box” package. You get website strategy, design, development, content, SEO and hosting, and then full-service support to keep things running smoothly. You focus on writing and public speaking, while your website does the heavy lifting of ongoing marketing.
Your author website is professionally designed, and unapologetically you. No generic templates, no stock images, no AI copy.
What is an author platform?
An author platform shares your work with the wider world
A clear, attractive home for your writing—whether that’s fiction, essays, reviews, poetry, or other projects. When someone asks what you do, just send a link to a coherent, up‑to‑date overview of your portfolio. This is the kind of presence readers, employers, agents, publishers, journals, and grant bodies look for.
An author platform protects your time and stays easy to maintain
The site will be set up so you can update it yourself, without technical hassle. Add new pieces, publications, events, or multi-author projects—or let the site market you when life is busy. It’s self-organizing, indexed by Google, and permanently available.
An author platform looks and feels distinctly yours
The tone, layout, and imagery will be tailored to your personality and style so it feels authentic about presenting you as a serious, committed writer.
An author platform is a long‑term hub for your writing life
The site can grow alongside your career: linking to books (published or in progress), courses or talks you offer, social profiles like LinkedIn, and future projects. You can highlight other writers’ work, showcase collaborations or student pieces, or gather material toward a future anthology.
What functionality might your Author Platform include?
Your website makes it easy for you to add blogs and events for yourself, to grow your authority on your topic locally, nationally, and worldwide.
The QR code leads to a VIP landing page that can contain offers, links and more.
- Redirect buyers to sales platforms that are profitable for you.
- Build credibility as an authority, to attract speaking engagements.
- Start your mailing list, ready for your launch.
- Announce events that attract the right readers to you.
- Test and get engagement with surveys.
- IP Protected Subscribed Members zone for text books.
- Gather and display reviews in depth.
- Payment Gateway to receive safe credit card payments.
- Publish search friendly blogs to attract those who share your passion.
- Ingram Sparks Share & Sell (US & UK only)
- Managed connections with fans, with no pressure or distraction from writing.
As part of the process, we can write copy that connects with your ideal readers, and create graphics for your book marketing—all with full copyright for you to use in ongoing promotions.
InTouch24-7 website-in-a-box for authors. EVERYTHING you need to launch and showcase your book, and perhaps even sell directly if you are self-published— from US$3 200.
New Authors. Start building your digital footprint early
Publishers demand that authors have a strong online presence because it leads to guaranteed sales. The moment you finish your manuscript—before it even goes to editing—you need to begin building your brand.
Marketing your book should start at least 12 months before its launch.
Start early, and by the time you’re talking to your team of editors, designers and publishers, you have it all! A message and audience, plus bios, background, graphics and visuals. Everything the team needs work quickly and efficiently.
It’s your own space, where you can turn your book into a powerful tool for growing your audience and achieving your goals.
