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I already own the domain and the copy; what I don’t have is a functioning site. I’m after a creative-and-artistic look that matches the tone of my fiction, but keeps navigation simple. Here’s what I need built: • Home page that spotlights my latest novel and pushes a button straight to my publisher’s checkout page, and maybe a tip hat • A bio page—I’ll drop in my own short, funny text and a picture or two once the layout is ready • A section where I can post one-off short stories (plain text or PDF is fine) • The big one: a section for interactive, choose-your-own-path stories. Readers should be able to make choices and see a unique ending based on their path. I want an interface that lets me add or tweak branches later without touching raw code—Twine, custom JavaScript, or a similar solution works for me as long as it’s clean and mobile-friendly. The finished site needs to load fast, look good on phones, tablets and desktops, and give me an admin area (WordPress, headless CMS, or lightweight custom panel) where I can swap in new stories, update links, and keep the interactive piece fresh. Hand-off is complete when I can log in, add a new story node, click through every branch without dead ends, and see purchase clicks flowing out to my publisher. Thank you!
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Hi, I specialize in creating unique author websites that blend storytelling with engaging user experiences. I can design an artistic, mobile-friendly site that highlights your novel, showcases your bio and short stories, and includes a flexible choose-your-own-path system that you can update through an easy admin interface without coding. The site will be optimized for speed, seamless navigation, and reliable branching logic so readers enjoy every story path while purchase links remain prominently accessible. lets discuss in chat as I have some queries to ask regarding the project to proceed further.
$1,500 CAD in 7 days
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With over a decade of experience in full-stack architecture and high-scale systems, I understand the importance of creating an author site with interactive stories that not only captures the essence of your fiction but also provides a seamless user experience for your readers. My background in developing high-complexity systems, such as scaling applications for over 1 million users, directly translates to the challenges of bringing your creative vision to life. To ensure the success of your project, I recommend implementing a headless CMS for easy content management and scalability. In a past project, I successfully built and scaled Telegram Mini Apps serving over 1 million users, showcasing my ability to handle complex systems efficiently. I invite you to reach out to me to discuss how we can work together to create a unique and engaging author site that aligns with your vision. Let's connect to discuss the roadmap and bring your interactive stories to life seamlessly.
$2,400 CAD in 30 days
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Hi there, We understand you need a creative and artistic website that showcases your latest novel, biography, short stories, and interactive choose-your-own-path stories, all while maintaining simple navigation. Our team at Webbook Studio has experience in building similar projects, such as a website for a luxury leather retailer using PHP and custom design, and we're confident in our ability to deliver a fast, mobile-friendly, and easy-to-use site. We can utilize WordPress or a headless CMS to provide you with an admin area to manage your content, including adding new story nodes and updating links. One question: Are there any specific design or layout preferences you have for the interactive story section, or would you like us to suggest some options? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
$2,250 CAD in 30 days
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Hello, Creating an engaging author site that brings your interactive stories to life is an exciting opportunity. Your vision for a creative and artistic look, paired with simple navigation, aligns well with a bespoke WordPress solution. Here's how I can help: - Implement a custom WordPress theme tailored to the artistic aesthetic of your fiction, ensuring a visually captivating interface. - Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design interactive elements that enhance reader engagement and bring your stories to life. - Develop a user-friendly site structure that allows for easy navigation and content management, making it seamless for visitors to explore your work. - Integrate PHP features to add dynamic content and functionality, keeping the website responsive and engaging. - Ensure the site is optimized for performance and accessibility, improving both load times and user experience. With this approach, your author site will not only reflect the creative essence of your stories but also provide a compelling space for readers to interact with your work. Best Regards, Khorshed Alam, RS Software
$1,500 CAD in 7 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you're looking to create an engaging author site with interactive stories. This kind of platform can enhance user experience significantly, but it also brings specific challenges. What usually matters most here is ensuring that the interactivity scales smoothly as more content is added. A common issue in systems like this is maintaining usability during complex interactions. The tricky part is usually the integration of various story elements while keeping the site responsive and user-friendly. My approach would focus on a solid foundation using WordPress, leveraging custom themes and plugins to enhance interactivity without compromising performance. I prioritize maintainability and future-proofing, ensuring the site can grow alongside your content. I've worked on similar projects, designing interactive features for authors and brands, which has equipped me with an understanding of best practices and potential pitfalls. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific user roles do you envision for managing the site content? Q2 – Are there particular interactive features you have in mind to engage your audience? Q3 – How do you plan to handle user feedback or comments on the stories? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$2,500 CAD in 10 days
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Hey, The choose-your-own-path story engine is the heart of this project, so I will build that first. I will set up a branching story system with a visual editor where you can add nodes, connect paths, and preview every ending without touching code. It will render beautifully on phones and desktops alike. For the rest of the site, I will create the home page with your novel spotlight and publisher checkout button, a bio page layout ready for your text and photos, and a short stories section you can update yourself through a simple admin panel. On a similar author site, building the interactive piece on a node-based structure (rather than flat pages) made future story edits take minutes instead of hours. I will apply that same approach here. Send me a message and we can go over the details. Best regards, Kamran
$1,710 CAD in 25 days
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Hi There, I can build a clean, responsive site featuring your latest novel prominently and a simple navigation structure. For the interactive stories section, I can implement a user-friendly interface like Twine that allows you to easily modify story branches without delving into code. The admin area will be tailored for easy updates, ensuring fast loading on all devices. My experience with WordPress, custom solutions, and JavaScript will ensure a smooth process from start to finish. Let me know if you’re ready to discuss this further! Best Regards, Priyanka
$1,500 CAD in 7 days
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Hi there, ★★★ WordPress Expert ★★★ I understand you're looking for a creative and artistic website that matches the tone of your fiction while keeping navigation simple. Here's what I propose: - I'll create a home page that highlights your latest novel with a direct link to your publisher’s checkout page. - A bio page where you can easily add your text and images. - A section for posting short stories in plain text or PDF format. - The interactive choose-your-own-path stories section will be built using custom JavaScript, allowing you to add or modify branches easily without touching the code. - The site will be optimized for fast loading and will be mobile-friendly. - I'll ensure you have an admin area (using WordPress or a lightweight custom panel) to manage your content effortlessly. Ready to get started!
$1,500 CAD in 10 days
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Hello, I can see the real challenge here: you don’t just need a site, you need a polished reading experience that lets fiction evolve without code changes. I’ve built WordPress and custom PHP/MySQL sites with clean content admin flows, fast mobile-first layouts, and interactive user journeys, so this fits well. I’d build the author site with a simple homepage for the latest novel, a bio page you can update easily, a short-stories section, and a branching story system that lets you add or edit nodes from an admin area. Twine-style logic, custom JavaScript, or a lightweight CMS panel can all work cleanly, depending on how flexible you want future edits to be. I’ll make sure the flow is fast, responsive, and easy to maintain. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. Before I map the build precisely, I’d like to confirm a few things: do you want the interactive stories stored inside WordPress, a headless CMS, or a custom panel; should readers be able to save progress or only follow a single path per session; and does the publisher checkout need click tracking with analytics events? Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Should the interactive story engine be editable in WordPress, a headless CMS, or a custom admin panel? Best regards, Asad
$1,500 CAD in 30 days
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Hello. WordPress development expert ready to help you with a project. I have more than 400 good reviews and more than 15 years of development experience behind, so project will be done with the best quality and timeframe. Free bug fixing support. We can always make deal on price. Tnx, and hope to hear you soon.
$2,250 CAD in 7 days
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Hello, I see you need a creative author website with interactive choose-your-own-path stories, simple content management, and a professional way to showcase and sell your books. With 8+ years of web development experience, I build fast, mobile-friendly websites that are easy to update and scale. My plan: create the core pages, develop an admin-friendly interactive story system, optimize performance, and ensure seamless purchase tracking. Do you prefer WordPress or a custom solution? I’d love to discuss your project requirements further.
$1,500 CAD in 7 days
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I'll build the author site on WordPress with a creative, fiction-appropriate aesthetic — homepage spotlighting your latest novel with a direct link to your publisher's checkout, bio page, short story section, and a clean interactive choose-your-own-path system built in Twine or custom JavaScript that you can branch and update from the admin without touching code. Let's talk over chat or hop on a call to discuss further.
$1,500 CAD in 2 days
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Author Website with Interactive Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Stories Hello, I understand that you want to build a creative, visually engaging author website that showcases your novels while offering readers an immersive experience through interactive choose-your-own-path stories. The website will combine artistic design with intuitive navigation, giving you an easy-to-manage admin panel for updating books, stories, and interactive content without requiring any coding. Key Features: ➜ Homepage Featuring Latest Novel & Publisher Purchase Link ➜ Optional Tip/Support ("Tip Hat") Integration ➜ Author Bio Page with Images & Content Management ➜ Short Stories Section (Text & PDF Support) ➜ Interactive Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Story Engine ➜ Visual Story Branch Management (No Coding Required) ➜ Mobile-Friendly Interactive Experience ➜ Admin Panel for Story & Content Management Let's chat and discuss your project in more detail. Thanks.
$1,550 CAD in 7 days
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Greetings, It sounds like you’re looking to create a vibrant author site that reflects your creative style while keeping things user-friendly. I can help you build a visually appealing home page to showcase your latest novel and a bio section where you can easily add your content. For your interactive stories, I can implement a solution that allows readers to make choices and explore different endings without any dead ends. I’ll make sure the site is fast, mobile-friendly, and includes an admin area so you can effortlessly update stories and links. My experience with web design and development, especially in creating engaging user interfaces, will ensure we achieve the artistic look you desire. I'm excited about the possibility of bringing your vision to life! Best regards, Saba Ehsan
$1,850 CAD in 8 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Create a Stunning and Interactive Author Website for Your Fiction ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project needs and see you're looking for a creative website for your fiction. You don’t need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects for authors and creatives. I will build a site that matches your artistic vision while ensuring simple navigation for your readers. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily create your interactive author website as I have 5 years of experience in web design and development. My expertise includes creating engaging home pages, bios, and interactive story sections. I also have a strong grip on content management systems and responsive design, ensuring your site looks great on all devices. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing this with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Web Design ✅ HTML/CSS ✅ JavaScript ✅ WordPress ✅ User Experience (UX) ✅ Responsive Design ✅ Interactive Storytelling ✅ Content Management ✅ Site Optimization ✅ SEO Best Practices ✅ Graphic Design ✅ Fast Loading Techniques Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$1,800 CAD in 2 days
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Hi, this is a content-driven author site with one real custom system in it: the interactive story engine, and that’s the part that needs to be designed carefully so updates stay easy after handoff. The main engineering risk is not the pages themselves, but keeping branching logic editable and testable so new story nodes do not introduce dead ends or broken reader paths. I’ve built several production systems where custom user flow logic and client-managed updates had to stay clean over time. The closest matches here are Squarespace Checkout Streamlining for Meal Service -- 2 and HubSpot CRM Implementation & Interactive Senior Living Website. Both involved building structured public-facing experiences with custom interaction rules, responsive behavior, and straightforward admin ownership after delivery. I would usually separate this into three layers: presentation, story data model, and admin validation. That keeps the artistic front end flexible while the branching engine stays predictable. For the interactive section, I’d recommend a structure where each node, choice, and ending is stored explicitly so click-through testing is deterministic. I also like adding simple validation around unreachable endings, missing links, and outbound purchase click tracking so the site is maintainable in production, not just visually complete. If useful, I can sketch the story-node architecture and admin flow before build so the editing experience is clear upfront. Thanks, Hercules
$2,250 CAD in 7 days
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Hello, I'll build a creative, mobile-friendly website that showcases your fiction with a modern artistic design, featuring your latest novel, author bio, short stories, and an interactive choose-your-own-path story system that's easy to update without coding. The website will be fast, fully responsive, and include a simple admin panel so you can manage stories and links with ease. I'd be happy to share relevant portfolio examples and discuss the best approach for the interactive storytelling feature. Best regards, Kamal
$1,500 CAD in 14 days
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Hello, {{{ I HAVE CREATED SIMILAR BEFORE AND I CAN SHOW YOU }}}} I have carefully reviewed your requirements and understand your vision for an author website that combines a creative, immersive design with a seamless reading experience. I have 10+ years of experience in WordPress, custom web development, JavaScript, CMS integration, and interactive storytelling, I can build a fast, responsive, and easy-to-manage platform tailored to your needs. The website will include a visually engaging homepage, author bio, short stories section, and a mobile-friendly interactive choose-your-own-path storytelling system. I will implement a flexible content management solution that allows you to add, edit, and expand story branches without writing code, while ensuring smooth navigation, fast performance, and a reliable user experience across all devices. I would be happy to discuss the preferred technology for the interactive stories, whether Twine, a custom JavaScript solution, or another approach that best fits your long-term goals. I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks. Christina
$1,500 CAD in 7 days
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Your project immediately stood out because it isn't just a website—it's an interactive storytelling platform. The biggest challenge isn't building the pages; it's creating a branching story system that's easy for you to update without needing a developer every time inspiration strikes. I recommend building the site on WordPress with a fully custom, artistic theme that reflects your writing style while keeping navigation clean and fast. The website will include a Home page showcasing your latest novel with direct purchase and tip links, an engaging Bio page, and a dedicated section for short stories (text or PDF). For the interactive stories, I'd recommend a Twine-powered editor integrated into WordPress (or a custom visual node editor if preferred). This gives you a simple interface to create new story branches, edit endings, and publish interactive adventures without touching code. Every story will be fully responsive, mobile-friendly, and thoroughly tested to ensure there are no broken paths. You'll receive the complete source code, WordPress admin access, deployment support, and a step-by-step walkthrough showing how to add new stories, edit branching paths, and manage your content independently.
$2,100 CAD in 30 days
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Being a Full-Stack developer with extensive experience in both web and mobile applications, tailored made to suit the client's needs, you can trust me to bring your author website to life. Combining my web development skills with my profound understanding of different APIs such as Firebase, Google Maps, and PayPal, among others, I can provide you multi-solutions that ensure fast loading, optimal performance on all devices (phones, tablets, desktops), and secure transactions for your readers. In regards to your interactive stories section, I am proficient in various frameworks such as Twine & JavaScript which will give us the flexibility you need during storytelling while keeping things lightweight and easy for you to manage. Additionally, I am experienced in integrating Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress or creating lightweight custom panels which will allow you to add new stories or make changes without having to rely on coding.
$1,500 CAD in 12 days
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