8 of the best Squarespace templates for writers

If you're a writer, what kind of website do you need? The answer depends a little on what kind of writer you are. A book author, for example, needs a very different kind of website than a freelance copywriter. 

That's why we love Squarespace as a website-building and hosting service for writers: It allows you to build a stunning, personalised website that fits your specific needs relatively easily. You don't need any coding experience to bring your site to life â€" all you have to do, really, is use the right Squarespace template.

What kinds of templates does Squarespace offer?

From blogs to memberships to online stores, launch pages, and portfolios, there's a Squarespace template out there for just about any kind of website. Read more...

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BEST GENERAL-PURPOSE TEMPLATE

Bedford

This versatile template is a writer's best friend, with the capabilities to be an excellent author page, portfolio, promotional site, blog â€" or all of the above.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Bedford

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BEST AUTHOR PAGE TEMPLATE

Sofia

This one-page template is a great choice for published writers looking to market themselves to their readers.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Brine

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BEST PORTFOLIO TEMPLATE

Avenue

Avenue is one of Squarespace's classic portfolio templates for good reason: it's sleek, elegant and engaging.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Avenue

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BEST INTERACTIVE TEMPLATE

Mercer

A member of the Brine family, Mercer is a versatile template that brings the wow factor.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Brine

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BEST FOR BLOGGERS

Tudor

Highly customisable and nicely designed, Tudor is a solid template choice for writers who want their blog to be a prominent part of their site.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Skye

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BEST FOR BOOK EVENTS

Cruz

For the author who wants to promote their upcoming book launch or tour, Cruz is a sophisticated template option.

• Squarespace version: 7.1
• Template family: N/A

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BEST TEXT-ONLY TEMPLATE

Foundry

If you want to keep the focus solely on your words, this is the template for you.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Skye

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BEST MAGAZINE-STYLE TEMPLATE

Rally

Another ultra-flexible Brine template, Rally makes it remarkably easy to design a modern digital publication with a strong visual hierarchy.

• Squarespace version: 7.0
• Template family: Brine

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