Do I need design experience to use these templates?

No design experience needed. Each template is built in Squarespace's Fluid Engine drag-and-drop editor, so swapping in your colours, fonts, copy, and images is something you can do on your own. A tutorial library is also included with every purchase.

Can I use a template if my business type isn't listed?

Yes, many templates work well outside their original niche with a few style tweaks. If a template built specifically for your industry doesn't exist yet, request a template to help show where the demand is.

Will this template be added to my existing Squarespace website?

No. A brand new website is added to your Squarespace account.

Do I need a Squarespace subscription to get started?

Every template comes with a free 6-month trial, so there's no subscription required before or at the time of purchase. When you're ready to go live, you'll receive 20% off your first annual plan.

What's not included with the template?

Templates do not include customization or additional design services, ongoing maintenance, legal page copy (privacy policy, terms and conditions, etc.), domain registration, or your Squarespace subscription.

How do I access my template after purchase?

After your order is processed, check your email within 24 hours for your template access instructions. The included tutorial library will help you get comfortable in Squarespace from there.

Is Squarespace a good fit for a romantasy or fantasy romance author website?

Yes. Squarespace gives authors a flexible, visual way to showcase series, book collections, and reader extras like bonus chapters or fan art without needing to code. IvyRose is built specifically for authors, with dedicated pages for growing an email list, sharing a series, and giving readers a way to follow your work.

How much does the IvyRose template cost, and what's included in the price?

IvyRose is $400.00 CAD. That price includes the full 19-page template, tutorial library access, a 6-month free trial of Squarespace, 20% off your first annual Squarespace plan, and 60 days of tech support after purchase.

How long until my author site is live?

The IvyRose template is delivered within 24 hours of purchase as a fully built template ready to customize in Squarespace. Going live after that depends on how quickly you add your own covers, blurbs, other images and content.

Do I need design experience to use IvyRose?

No. IvyRose runs on Squarespace, a platform built for people without a coding or design background, and your purchase includes tutorial library access plus a template-specific video walkthrough to guide you through setup.

Is there support if I get stuck?

Yes. Every IvyRose purchase comes with 60 days of tech support, so you have somewhere to turn if you run into a question while customizing your site.

What if I don't need all 19 pages right away?

That's fine. Pages like Preorder or Fan Art Gallery can be disabled until you need them, so new authors can start with the basics, like Home, About, and Sign Up, and turn on the rest as their catalogue grows.

Can I use IvyRose if I don't write romantasy?

Yes. IvyRose was designed with fantasy romance in mind, but every page, colour, and section can be customized to fit your genre, whether you write thrillers, memoir, or nonfiction.

IvyRose

For Authors

May 22

Written By Pretty Boss Designs

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Book Author Website Template for Squarespace

$400.00 CAD

IvyRose is a Squarespace website template built for romantasy and fantasy romance authors ready to give their books a home online. It comes with 19 pages, from a series showcase to a fan art gallery, and is delivered within 24 hours of purchase. What arrives is a fully built foundation, ready for you to add your own book covers, blurbs, and brand voice.

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This Template Is a Good Fit If You Are…

A romantasy or fantasy romance author with a series (or a debut in progress) who wants readers to land somewhere that feels like your world, not a generic author bio page
Actively building a readership around preorders, newsletter sign ups, or bonus chapters, and need dedicated pages for each without hiring a developer
Looking for a place to feature fan art, blurbs, and behind the scenes extras that gives readers a reason to come back between releases
Comfortable using Squarespace's built in editor to swap in your own covers and copy, without wanting to build the page structure from scratch

Note: the demo images and placeholder copy are AI generated, meant to show what the website could look like once it's built out.

Three smartphones demonstrating the mobile-responsive design of a book author website template.

IvyRose vs. IvyRose Dark

IvyRose is the lighter of the two designs overall, built around white space, soft floral touches, and gold accents that keep the feel elegant and airy rather than heavy. IvyRose Dark carries a moodier, atmospheric design language throughout, leaning on deep, dark tones and warm amber lighting for a richer, more cinematic feel site-wide.

Both templates share the same 19-page structure, so the choice comes down to which overall mood fits your brand. If you want an airy, elegant design with pops of drama, IvyRose is the better starting point. If you want that dark, immersive atmosphere carried through the whole design, IvyRose Dark is worth a look instead.

Want to learn more about the templates? Read Inside IvyRose: A Website Template Made for Authors.

Website layout design for a book author website template presented on two angled mockup views. — Pages Included
→ Home
→ Reading Guide
→ Individual Series Page
→ Book Collection
→ About
→ Blog
→ Bonus Chapter
→ Preorder
→ Contact
→ Coming Soon
→ Legal Pages
→ Link In Bio
→ Error 404
→ Individual Book Page
→ Sign Up
→ Thank You
→ Latest News
→ Events
→ Fan Art Gallery

What Comes With Every Website Template

Tutorial
Library Access

Learn how to use Squarespace to customize and launch your website.

6-Month
Free Trial

Extended Squarespace access so you have real time to build and launch, if you need it.

20% Off Your
Squarespace Plan

A discount on your annual subscription when you're ready to go live.

60 Days of
Tech Support

Direct access to answers if you ever get stuck.

FAQs

Yes. Squarespace gives authors a flexible, visual way to showcase series, book collections, and reader extras like bonus chapters or fan art without needing to code. IvyRose is built specifically for authors, with dedicated pages for growing an email list, sharing a series, and giving readers a way to follow your work.
IvyRose is $400.00 CAD. That price includes the full 19-page template, tutorial library access, a 6-month free trial of Squarespace, 20% off your first annual Squarespace plan, and 60 days of tech support after purchase.
The IvyRose template is delivered within 24 hours of purchase as a fully built template ready to customize in Squarespace. Going live after that depends on how quickly you add your own covers, blurbs, other images and content.
No. IvyRose runs on Squarespace, a platform built for people without a coding or design background, and your purchase includes tutorial library access plus a template-specific video walkthrough to guide you through setup.
Yes. Every IvyRose purchase comes with 60 days of tech support, so you have somewhere to turn if you run into a question while customizing your site.
That's fine. Pages like Preorder or Fan Art Gallery can be disabled until you need them, so new authors can start with the basics, like Home, About, and Sign Up, and turn on the rest as their catalogue grows.
Yes. IvyRose was designed with fantasy romance in mind, but every page, colour, and section can be customized to fit your genre, whether you write thrillers, memoir, or nonfiction.

Ready to Bring IvyRose into Your Author World?

The IvyRose template comes with 19 pages within 24 hours, giving you a foundation to fill with your covers, blurbs, and story world before you bring it live.