Do Writers Still Need Websites?

By Olivia Salter

In today’s digital landscape, writers often wonder if having a website is essential. Let’s explore the reasons for and against maintaining an author website.

Reasons You Might Be Tempted to Skip Having a Writer Website:

1. Technical Challenges: If you find website maintenance daunting, consider simpler platforms like Carrd or Squarespace. Basic edits are manageable even if you’re not tech-savvy.

2. Lack of Direct Sales Connection: You may question whether your website directly impacts book sales. While it’s not always straightforward, having an online presence matters.

3. Social Media Engagement: If you enjoy engaging with readers on social media, you might wonder if a website is necessary. However, social media can change, and having a stable website ensures a consistent platform.

4. Writing Elsewhere: If you contribute articles to other platforms (like LinkedIn or Medium), you might think a personal website isn’t crucial.

5. Expense: Some writers view a website as an additional cost in their author business.

6. Overwhelm: New authors may hesitate due to the perceived workload.

Why an Author or Writer Should Still Have a Website:

1. Professionalism: A well-designed website lends credibility. It’s your online business card.

2. Platform Building: A website allows you to engage readers, share your journey, and showcase your work.

3. Control: Unlike social media, you own your website. It’s a stable hub for your content.

4. Discoverability: Readers, agents, and publishers search for authors online. A website helps them find you.

5. Long-Term Benefits: Invest time now for lasting results.

Remember, it’s not just about having a website; it’s about using it strategically. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, a professional-looking website remains a valuable asset.

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THE CONFLICT THESAURUS, Volume 2: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi | Writing Book of the Day

THE CONFLICT THESAURUS, Volume 2: A Writer’s Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles

by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

 

Writing Book of the Day

Meet your new best friend: The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles, SILVER Edition.

Activate the power of conflict--challenge characters, write fresh plots & add tension to each scene.

 

A story where the character gets exactly what they want doesn’t make for good reading. But add villainous clashes, lost advantages, power struggles, and menacing threats…well, now we have the makings of a page-turner. Conflict is the golden thread that binds plot to arc, providing the complications, setbacks, and derailments that make the character’s inner and outer journeys dynamic.

FORTIFY YOUR STORY BY ADDING MEANINGFUL CONFLICT AT DIFFERENT LEVELS

Inside Volume 2 of The Conflict Thesaurus, you’ll find:

• A myriad of conflict options in the form of power struggles, ego-related stressors, dangers and threats, advantage and control losses, and other miscellaneous challenges
• Information on how each scenario should hinder the character on the path to their goal so they’ll learn valuable life lessons and gain insight into what’s holding them back internally
• Instruction about using the multiple levels of conflict to add pressure through immediate, scene-level challenges and looming problems that take time to solve
• Guidance on keeping a story’s central conflict in the spotlight and utilizing subplots effectively so they work with—not against—the main plot line
• An exploration of the climax and how to make this pinnacle event highly satisfying for readers
• Ways to use conflict to deepen your story, facilitate epic adversarial showdowns, give your characters agency, infuse every scene with tension, and more

Meaningful conflict can be so much more than a series of roadblocks. Challenge your characters inside and out with over 100 tension-inducing scenarios in this second volume of The Conflict Thesaurus.

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