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Overwhelmed by the process of creating your author website? Underwhelmed by the results? (What if the title was instead something like "Do you wish someone would just do your webstie for you?")
Want to look like a bestseller with your own professional author website?
Without the hefty price tag or wasting your writing time?
For a limited time, we are offering to create and host a professional author website FOR YOU.
All your books and media will be transferred to your brand new site without lifting a finger! We'll move your current content (or create it from scratch) so you can spend the last month of the year on writing, family, and wrapping presents.
MAKEOVER your website from ugh! to professional bestseller!
NOTE: Limited to 12 authors. Available for a limited time (Dec 7th – 31st, 2021) for current Wild Ink customers only.
Questions? Contact colleen@wildinkmarketing.com
Overwhelmed by the process of creating your author website? Underwhelmed by the results?
It’s almost 2022. You’d think it’d be easy by now to get online with a great website. Just look around, it seems like everyone has gotten it figured out. So why does it feel so hard just to get started? Wasn’t Squarespace and WordPress going to take care of all this?
Website editors like WordPress have greatly simplified the [process of getting a website up]. Before them, it used to be really hard to create an author website, You had to learn code and deal with all sorts of tech mumbo jumbo. But now you can [get a website online in a short time].
Well, if you’ve ever tried launching an author website, you know it’s not as easy as clicking a few buttons.
But if you’ve tried, you know it’s not that easy. There are So. Many. Steps. Let’s see, you will need to tackle the following…
- Setup a secure domain url so people can visit your site safely.
- Learn to use the editor and pray [to your deity] that it is a simple drag-n-drop] or [WYSIWYG – what you see is what you get]
- Add your books, bio, contact info, side hustle content. Make it reflect your professionalism in the best light.
- Connect your email so people can signup for your newsletter.
- Setup ecommerce so you can directly sell your books, art, and editing services.
- Figure out if hosting is included and if you need this or that upgrade.
- Design it to reflect your personality.
[After spending some time trying to master the tech hiccups], you just stare at your website refreshing it uncomfrtambly hoping for inspirationg. What are you supposed to say? How do you make your site look good? How do you go from upgh! to professional best seller?
Just getting started feels overwhelming. You’re a writer—not a website wizard!
Unless you’re a master designer and copywriter, getting a professional author website is like [facing an uphill battle]
I don’t know about you, but I try to reserve as much creative energy for what truly matters to me—my writing. My family. My [hobbies, etc]. Why should tech, in this day in age, prevent me from showing myself off in the best light?
[And if you’ve ever setup a site, you know it’s NOT CHEAP. You have to account for hosting, backups, domain names, security, design. You’re looking at least $100-$200 ever year.
And when you account for your own time, it will takes 10’s of hours. or you can hire a designer. Either way – the “typical” way of creating a profesional author website is going to cost you time and money..
You just want to scream, “WHY CAN’T SOMEONE DO THIS FOR ME?!”
Imagine, freeing up that entire workload and channeling your creative energy into what truly matters right now: writing your next book.
INTRODUCING... [mockup of admin / preview]
From Beginner to Bestseller [The Complete Transformation from Beginner to Professional Best Seller Author Website]
Transform your digital presence with a website that is authentically you AND builds a loyal fanbase. Get an expert Put your website into our hands... l [WHAT IS IT - expalin what it is - not too dep on what the process will be] OUR SIMPLE METHOD FOR YOUR MAKEOVER / TRANSFORMATION /
- 1) Join the Wild Ink Website Makeover.
- 2) Answer some basic questions.
- 3) Wait while
- We build your site from scratch or import your existing content
- Send for review - WRAP UP
- SHOW YOURSELF OFF IN THE BEST LIGHT TO THE WORLD
[explainer / overview / demo
What's Inside
WILD INK PAGES
[benefits - professional, legit, brand, confident ] SCRIPT COLLECTIONS
Once you launch a professional author website, you will start to feel a sense of power. publishing a professional webiste is hugely rewarding in many non-core ways for an author it not only validates your [legitmacy|pitch|book|], but [your|the author’s] desire to be actualized/desired/congrauted/admired/etc.
Whereas before you might’ve hesitated sharing your work on social media, or with friends and family —especially Aunt Cecilia— that writing isn’t just a ‘little hobby’ of yours. (Although those are perks!)
But now? You’re proud and fierce. You’re showing yourself off in the best light, just you like you feel [getting pampered for nice evenig out] – damn girl u look good.
- professional site / put yourself and books best light
- engage readers, fans, friends, family – build fanbase
- confidence – feel confident andproud to share your site, your book, your progress
- [scott – RECALL YOU HOW FELT WHEN YOU SHARED WIP WITH FRIENDS FAMILY / ON SOCIAL MEDIA – JUST PUTTING OUT THERE – YOU KNOW THAT PEOPLE ARE GONNA TALK TO YOU ABOUT IT / WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT IT – YOU ARE INTERESTING AND PEOPLE WANT TO DIG IN
- homebase for all comms / announcements / etc
- wasted little time – save more time for writing
- feel good and proud and confidnet
- sometohing that gets ppl to reach out / take action / follow you / sign up / buy books
- a website readers want to engage with
templates, you can mad-libs your way to a professional author website, no matter where you are in your author journey! Scripts include templates for both pre-published and published writers.
Your website isn’t for looking legit among your fellow writers.
Your website is your homebase online.
It’s fun to decorate it to show your personality. But an author website actually DOES something.
You will get an author website of your very own created on the Wild Ink Pages platform. It will contain everything you need to promote yourself and your books.
I will take the information you give me, like preferred theme, colors, images, existing website… and turn it into a beautiful author site that shows your personality AND drips with professional ‘I’m an Author’ vibes. Basically, we’ll make you look gooooood.
What does the process look like?
- We’ll kick off with a Zoom call to your website needs, desires, and appearance.
- It will take about 1 week for me to build it.
- After it’s complete, I’ll send it to you to review for 1 week. You’ll be able to play with the website editor and request changes.
- At the end of that week, you can decide whether you’d like to keep it and go live!
How will revisions work?
After I have developed the first draft of your site, I’ll send you your login credentials so you can login and make edits yourself. The editor is super easy to use. You can add new books, images, blog posts, and events. You’ll be able to edit the content on all of the pages. You’ll also be able to flip between any of the available themes with just a click of a button. Easy peasy.
Any major changes to color palette, font, or features, you can just email me!
Signup for Your Website
No one likes writing about themselves… at first. This guide will take you from “staring at a blank page for 10 minutes” to “Hey, that only took 10 minutes!”
20 min Website Consult
Zoom call to your website needs, desires, and appearance
We Build Your Website (1 week)
Want media attention for your books? Yes, of course you do!
Make it easy for the press to reach out and feature you. Your press page should share your media kit, instructions for contacting you, and a list (and links!) to everywhere you’ve been featured.
Review Your Website / You takever site
After it’s complete, I’ll send it to you to review for 1 week. You’ll be able to play with the website editor and request changes.
Revisions
As a well-known industry secret, an author’s newsletter is one of the best tools for building a loyal fanbase. Use this page to grow your newsletter list.
Contact Templates
If you want to book events or interviews, you need a way for visitors to contact you. Includes extra template options for side hustles like editing services and art commissions.
What's Inside
TELL YOUR STORY TEMPLATES
If you have (or want!) an author website... - DR STELLI VERY CLEAR STEPS]
- But don't have tech, copy, or design expertise to make it look professional,
- And you want to help your books shine!
- You want a splash of personality on your website AND to sell your books effectively?
- But you're uncomfortable tooting your own horn (especially around friends & family), even though you know you have something important to share with the world?
- And you'd rather be writing your next book than struggling with your website?
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Ok, I want to make this as simple as possible. I am offering 3 different plans. A lifetime plan, a 3-year plan, and a 1-year plan.
All plans all include: moe content over / and hosting / domain setup / editor = be online with 1 click
349.99 for life
- After you do this, you will get:
With these templates, you can mad-libs your way to a professional author website, no matter where you are in your author journey! Scripts include templates for both pre-published and published writers.
About & Author Bio Templates
No one likes writing about themselves… at first. This guide will take you from “staring at a blank page for 10 minutes” to “Hey, that only took 10 minutes!”
Speaking / School Visits Templates
Whether you’re a professional keynoter or newbie – you want to get out there and spread your message in real life or virtually. A “speaking” page provides visitors will all the information they need to invite you to speak.
Press Kit Template
Want media attention for your books? Yes, of course you do!
Make it easy for the press to reach out and feature you. Your press page should share your media kit, instructions for contacting you, and a list (and links!) to everywhere you’ve been featured.
Extras / Resources Template
Readers and educators love to get the behind-the-scenes of their favorite books. Keep fans engaged by sharing deleted scenes, teachers’ guides, activities for kids, or your research in the “Extras” page.
Newsletter Signup Templates
As a well-known industry secret, an author’s newsletter is one of the best tools for building a loyal fanbase. Use this page to grow your newsletter list.
Contact Templates
If you want to book events or interviews, you need a way for visitors to contact you. Includes extra template options for side hustles like editing services and art commissions.
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If you are dissatisfied, I will refund your payment! You have 30 days from the time of purchase to request a refund. Just shoot me an email at colleen@wildinkmarketing.com to get your refund.
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PLUS, YOU’LL BE BACKED BY…
A Ridiculous, 30-Day “Try It, Test It, Apply It” Money Back Guarantee
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: I know your investment is precious and you want to receive maximum value for it—and I plan to deliver! I’m so confident that you will love Tell Your Story Templates that I offer a money-back guarantee.
If you are dissatisfied, I will refund your payment! You have 30 days from the time of purchase to request a refund. Just shoot me an email at colleen@wildinkmarketing.com to get your refund.
SECURE CHECKOUT
You can trust me!
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Risk free or your money back!
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Let Me Introduce Myself...
Hi! My name is Colleen 
Every day, I help authors build their life-long careers through book marketing at Wild Ink. I’ve helped over 1,000 writers and illustrators build their fanbase and sell books.
With over a decade of experience in marketing, I teach authors how to use their passion to market their books with the readers who seeking those stories. Together, we walk step-by-step through book marketing campaigns, branding, author or illustrator platforms, media training, and book launches.
As a writer myself, I understand the challenges of balancing the art of writing with the business of selling books. Young adult and adult fantasy, mystery, and heist fiction is my jam, but I also freelance for magazines. I’m Co-Regional Advisor for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) San Francisco North & East Bay and a committee member of the Bay Area Women in Publishing (BAWiP).
Great book marketing can not only sell more books, but it can also line you up for opportunities that can change a writer’s career. I’m personally invested in your success. Together, we can give your books the attention and adoration they deserve.
About the Wild Ink Team
Colleen Riordan is a book marketing coach and the founder of Wild Ink Marketing. She has a decade of experience in marketing and communications and a deep passion for teaching authors and illustrators how to enhance their careers with the power of good marketing strategy.
Scott Coates is a technical marketer and head of growth at Wild Ink Marketing. He has over 15 years experience in software development at high-tech companies and 3 years in marketing for startups. He loves creating web products for creatives and entrepreneurs.
Answers to
BURNING QUESTIONS
Tell Your Story Templates guide you through the most important pages your author website needs. It includes templates + extras for your About Page, Author Bio, Speaker / School Visits Page, Media Kit for the Press, Extras / Resources for Readers & Educators, Newsletter Signup Page, Contact Page, and more.
This printable PDF contains mad-libs style templates so you can fill-in-the-blank to create professional website content that charms visitors with a splash of your personality!
Right now, during my special introductory period, the whole package is $13.98.
Here’s the thing — for under 15 bucks, you could buy that fancy-pants leather-bound notebook — even though you know there’s a good chance it’ll spend most of its life on top of your bookshelf, as blank as the day you bought it.
Or you could invest $13.98 in a collection of pre-written scripts (made exclusively for authors) that provide you with the EXACT copy you need to fill your website with content that impresses, charms, and engages readers, press, and publishing professionals.
Yes, the Tell Your Story Templates comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, please first give me a chance to fix the issue. If that doesn’t work, I’ll give you a full refund, no hard feelings!
The Tell Your Story Templates were created specifically to SAVE you time. Depending on how long it takes you to fill-in-the-blank, it typically takes between 30-60 mins to completely revamp the entire content of your website.
You get access to EVERY UPDATE I ever make to the Tell Your Story Templates, forever. You’ll also get any updates to the included bonuses as well!
YES! The Tell Your Story Templates include prewritten scripts for every writer. Whether you are already big name bestseller or finishing your first manuscript, you will find a template that suits your needs.
And if your situation is so unique that it’s not quite covered, email me at colleen@wildinkmarketing.com, and I’ll create an adjustment to tailor it to you.
How does lifetime access sound?
You will have unlimited access to Tell Your Story Templates, all future updates, and the bonuses for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
I know it’s weird out here on the internet. You’re behind your screen; I’m behind mine. We haven’t met yet! How do you know I’m real and not a tiger in the Oakland Zoo trying to steal your information? Well, email me! Ask me anything you like at colleen@wildinkmarketing.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
While you and I might not be well-acquainted yet, I’ve coached over 1000 authors on book marketing. You can read about their experiences in the testimonials above.
On the 
end: All of your information is SAFE. You can pay via PayPal or through debit / credit card, but either way, I never see your payment information. I use one of the best payment gateways available: Stripe which fully encrypts and secures 
every purchase.
Finally, your privacy is important to me. I swear *on my stack 
of Judy Blumes* to never share your private information (including e-mail addresses).
Questions? Email me at colleen@wildinkmarketing.com
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Questions? Email me at colleen@wildinkmarketing.com
[RESUE COPY FROM VIDEO] Tell Your Story Templates is your complete guide to writing every page of your author website. It is packed with fill-in-the-blank templates so you can mad-libs your way through each page, resulting in a website that is polished and professional.
Including scripts for both published AND pre-published writers, you can fill out your web content at any stage of your journey (and update it as your career grows). There are also alternative Serious and Spicy versions. With these templates, you’ll be presenting yourself in the best light.
And with a guide this simple, it’s never been easier to engage readers, grow your audience, and get your book into their waiting arms.