A small studio, built around one idea — authors deserve better websites.
The Author Forge exists because most author websites do not reflect the care that went into the books they represent. Either the site is a template kit with the wrong soul, or it is a DIY page that has quietly drifted out of date, or it is a generic agency site that could belong to any small business.
This studio was built to be a different kind of option: a single, focused person who understands books, takes the time to listen, and makes a site that feels like a natural extension of your work.
Founder bio coming soon. For now, here is the short version: I build calm, editorial websites for authors who want a professional home online without the noise, and I work with a very small number of clients at a time so I can give each project the attention it deserves.
What I care about
- Clarity over cleverness.
- Typography as a quiet workhorse.
- Pages that feel calm on a phone.
- Plain language in every conversation.
- Sites you can actually maintain.
- Respect for the book and the reader.
How I work
One project at a time, with honest pacing. Proposals are fixed-scope and written down before any design starts. Check-ins are short, specific, and never a guessing game. If something is not working, we say so and adjust.
A quiet invitation
Ready to build your author website?
A short conversation is the best place to start. Tell me a little about your books and what you want the site to do — no pressure, no pitch deck.