Template #1: This template offers the most streamlined layout. The navigation allows for multiple levels and contains a drop down menu feature.
This site template includes all the bells and whistles necessary to the emerging or experienced author, including:
1. The Book(s): With room for titles, cover graphics and/or relevant subject matter and photos; synopsis; links to sample pages or chapter(s); and Book Club Q's (if applicable).
2. Other Writings: Includes Links to published articles/essays/stories; Samples of work (links to pdfs)
3. Author Bio: Anecdotal biography - a brief �story of you�; CV or resume � usually a downloadable pdf; Photos/albums/gallery (optional � but fun if relevant to marketing you and your work)
4. Media Kit: (Each item or whole kit can link to downloadable pdf) Brief (can fall under books and bio); Include CV; formal book synopsis and blurbs; sample pages (if appropriate); media contact info for interviews, book club appearances, conferences, etc.
5. News/Links: Reviews of you and/or your work � captured quotes and links to full articles; Links to topics and sites of relevance to your project; video and other miscellaneous cool links (i.e. if you blog elsewhere, etc.)
6. Appearances: Schedule of where and when you�ll be �appearing� at bookstores, clubs and organizations; Info on appearance types that you can do (i.e. talks, book clubs, clinics, conferences, readings); Info on how someone can contact you for appearance
7. Contact: Author contact; Publicist contact; Agent contact (if appropriate); Links to social media relevant to authors name
8. BLOG: Built into site, fully implemented with RSS, additional links, and appropriate plug-ins
Questions about getting your site up and running?
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