Web Design for Authors & Publishers

Your readers are looking for you. Let’s be unforgettable.

We've got twenty-five years of being wicked good at this. From debut novelists to #1 New York Times bestsellers, we've built custom websites and brands for authors who refuse to blend in. Your story deserves a home as compelling as the worlds you create.

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We don’t just build websites.
We help authors build lasting careers.

Custom Author Websites

We craft bold, strategic websites for authors like you.

Your website is where readers discover your work, where agents form first impressions, and where your brand either earns trust or loses it. We’ve spent decades understanding exactly what makes an author’s online presence work, and we bring that expertise to every project we take on.

You focus on the writing. We’ll handle the rest beautifully, strategically, and with a touch of wicked charm.

Publisher Web Design

We speak the language of the publishing industry.

Our author work is what we’re known for, but publishers have trusted us with their own brand presence for just as long. From independent literary presses to major New York houses, we understand the unique demands of publisher websites: imprint identity, catalogue presentation, submission portals, and the delicate balance of institutional gravitas and reader accessibility.

If you’re a publisher looking for a studio that already knows your world, you’ve found us.

Branding & Identity

More than a logo.
An identity that lasts.

Whether you’re an author building a platform or a small business finding your voice, your brand is what makes you recognisable before anyone reads a single word. Get it right, and everything else clicks into place.

We create complete brand identities for small businesses, authors, and publishers

Our Work

From debut writers to international bestsellers.

Historian & Author, Megan Kate Nelson
Marjan Afshar - Make Me Feel Good Food
Jersey Roche, Soprano
Historian & Author, Kathleen DuVal
Historian & Author, Molly Worthen
Author, Gillian McAllister
Author, Jeff Hobbs
Author & Activist, Ru Freeman
Author, Kim Wickens
Author, Sarah Mandel
Kasha
Cover Montana
Author, Laura Sims
Author, Lev Grossman
Author, Rob Jackson
Bastiat Partners
Freakonomics
Publisher, Steerforth Press
Author, Tui T. Sutherland
Author & Illustrator, Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Publisher, Perugia Press
NeuroColor
Author, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
Author, Rebecca Skloot
Oh My Soul, Vegan Restaurant
Publisher, Other Press
Publisher, Abrams Books
Author, Erik Larson
Author & Actor, Neil Patrick Harris
Primo Prime, Italian Restaurant
The Questioneers, Abrams Books
Narrator & Author, Karen White
Author, Laurie B. Friedman
Author, Laila Lalami
Literary Magazine, The Massachusetts Review
Author, Caitlyn Macy
Literary Agency, Aaron M. Priest
Author, Kami Garcia
Author, Paula McLain
Author, Karen Cleveland
Author & Illustrator, Henry H. Neff
View our Work

The go-to studio in publishing, and beyond.

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Spoiler: yes, you do, and it’s more than just a matching color palette. Your author brand is the invisible thread that connects your books, your personality, and your readers’ expectations.

This free guide shows you exactly how to build one that works, even if you’re pre-published.

 

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“Being Wicked has ruined me forever working with any other web designers, ever. They were more literate than most writers I know, more responsive than 911, and more clever than anyone deserves to be. Miraculously, they also fail to overcharge.”

—STEPHEN J. DUBNER, CO-AUTHOR OF FREAKONOMICS

“Being Wicked transformed our website and exceeded our expectations.  The design is beautiful and easy to navigate.  Working with Lorissa was effortless.  I highly recommend Being Wicked!”

—CAROL JOHNSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, FOREWORD RETREATS

“If only everybody I worked with was as easy as Lorissa! She's smart, she listens, she knows what you want, and if you don't know what you want she'll help you figure it out. And whatever it is, she'll get it done on time, on budget, with style. I would recommend her to anybody.”

—LEV GROSSMAN, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

“Being Wicked did an absolutely fantastic job on my website. They listened to all my ideas, delivered designs and changes in a timely manner, and responded to every question I had. A dream partner!”

—LAILA LALAMI, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & ESSAYIST

“Being Wicked is one of those hidden design gems that just gets it. If you can imagine it, they can deliver it (and take it to the next level). They’ve raised the bar with our digital (and print for retail) content and have made my team look like super stars. They’re also quick, easy to work with and super responsive. One of the best I've worked with and I would highly recommend them without hesitation.”

—LARA DESIGNOR, DIRECTOR, MEDIA & MARKETING, DE’LONGHI GROUP NORTH AMERICA

“Being Wicked created my website and has managed its evolution for well over a decade. In addition to loving the company’s name, I have found working with Lorissa Shepstone always to be a pleasure. She’s obliging, and prompt, and happily doesn’t hit you with a barrage of obscure techie terms. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone interested in setting up a new site, or in zhuzhing up an old one, or anything in between.”

—ERIK LARSON, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Ready when you are

Let’s build something your readers won’t forget.

Whether starting from scratch or refreshing an existing site, we'd love to hear about your project.

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