 Whether you're published traditionally, seeking representation, self-published, or just thinking about writing a book, you should have a website. It doesn't have to be fancy or complicated. All you need is a place that is uniquely yours outside of a third-party social media site. One of the biggest reasons to have a website is to make it easy for potential readers, agents, and publishers to find you. It's your chance to show exactly who you are as a writing professional and share your thoughts. Regardless of whether you build your website yourself or hire someone else to build and maintain it, there is certain content you'll want to have.
What's one thing you shouldn't have on your author website? Long excerpts of your book. A few paragraphs, even a page? Sure. But the more of your book you make available on your site or a place like Wattpad, the less likely a publisher or agent will be to pick it up. When too much of the book is freely available, it's hard for them to add value and convince readers to pay for it.  This post was composed by Carlie Webber, a certified professional editor and former literary agent currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine University. Her favorite genres to read and edit include MG, YA, mystery, thriller, suspense, horror, and contemporary fiction. Carlie is part of the social media staff at Writing Day Workshops.  Attend a Writers Conference in 2026:
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