5 WordPress Themes for Professional Authors

Today’s guest post is by Nate Hoffelder of The Digital Reader (@thDigitalReader).

When it comes to websites, one of the first decisions you have to make is your choice of theme or template.  A theme sets the tone for your site. It defines the site, and is the first clue users have about a site’s purpose.

When an author chooses a theme, they need to pick one that both captures a visitor’s attention and helps the visitor find—and buy—the author’s work.

If you’re getting ready to set up your author site, or you’re in the mood to refresh or rebrand the site, then you should consider the following themes created specifically for authors or that can be easily adapted.

1. Writer

This theme was built for the writer who wants a platform where they sell their work. It is complex and highly customizable, and not for the author who wants a simple blog. Fortunately, it also comes with a set of demo data which lets you see the full feature set.

Check out the demo at Ancora Themes, and if you like what you see then you can buy the theme at ThemeForest.

2. Published

Published is much simpler than the last theme. It is designed for authors who want to promote their books first and their blog second. It features book landing pages which can link to all of the major ebookstores.

You can see the theme in use, find the demo at Original Themes, and buy it through Creative Market.

3. Flatsome

Flatsome is one of those themes which wasn’t built for use by authors but actually works very well. I found this theme through an author I know, and his site looks great. It is simple and clean, and fast.

UX Themes has the demo on their site, and you can buy this theme at ThemeForest.

4. Book Landing Page

If you need a simple one-page site for your book then this is the theme for you. This free theme is mobile-friendly and quick to set up. You can launch your book less than ten minutes after installing the theme.

You can find the demo and download the theme at WordPress.org.

5. SKT Launch

SKT Launch is a one-size-fits-all theme. It works for authors who’ve just finished their first book as well as for authors who have a long backlist. It is a simple, flexible, and adaptable theme which authors can use to sell direct to readers or just promote their work.

The demo is on the SKT Themes site. There’s a free version of this theme on WordPress.org, and SKT Themes also sells a Pro version with more features.

What WordPress themes do you use or recommend? Please share in the comments. 

Note from Jane: If you’re looking for WordPress help, check out Nate’s services for authors.