Web Site Design

Sites for Writers

The Internet is integral to the modern writer's day to day work. Whether researching, publishing or communicating, words zap the life into most web activities. In this environment, it makes sense for the writer to have an online office as well.

A writer's site may feature:

• bio, resumé
• list of services ranging from editing through creative writing
• writing samples, full stories or links to work already published online
• publication list
• events and workshops - encouraging you to get out there
• reviews - enhance credibility and stature
• book and magazine cover art
• film clips

Forms can allow clients to request services, submit work for revision and post feedback to articles. Links to publishers can help book stores access your work, and you can sell books through your site or through linked companies such as Amazon.

For screenwriters, clips from produced work can underline your success. If you're still trying to get that critical first production, your site may feature sample scenes and even background info on your subject. In some cases this may help you get some initial reaction, so that you can decide whether to follow up by submitting a screenplay.

Photographs and book or magazine art will spice up the site, and Cosmic Idea can help with an overall graphic design that gives your visitors a feel for how you approach your work, be it corporate, romantic or punk. If your work is for the mainstream, you can promote the site to widen your appeal. If your work is edgy and out there, the web is the perfect place to make it available to your growing subculture.