I’m a Writer. Do I Really Need a Website?

Friend, if you’re a Christian author (or dreaming of becoming one), you’ve probably wondered: Do I really need a website? With social media everywhere, it can feel like a website is “old school.”

Maybe you’ve thought:

• Readers can find me on Instagram or Facebook.
• I don’t have time to keep up with a website.
• I’m not techy.

I hear you. But let’s look at a few reasons why having a website matters.

Years ago, I began designing websites for writers and other creatives. Most of them felt hidden online, unsure of how to be seen. One author I worked with said, “I don’t think anyone will take me seriously until I have a real place to share my work.”

When her site was finished, she had more than a page. It was a welcoming front porch. Readers could learn about her, sign up for her email list, and buy her book. Suddenly, she wasn’t hoping people would stumble across her on social media; she had her own space.

That’s when it clicked for me: Social media is like renting a booth in a crowded marketplace. A website is like owning your own home where you set the tone, invite people in, and point them to Christ through your words.

If you’re wondering what belongs on a writer’s site, here are the basics:

1. About Page — Share your story and why you write.
   
2. Your Writing — Books, blog posts, or devotional resources.
   
3. Contact Info — A way for readers or event hosts to reach you.
   
4. Email Sign-Up — Offer a free resource to bless your readers.
   
5. Optional Speaking/Media Page — If you do events or interviews.

Your online home doesn’t need to be big or complicated. It just needs to be warm and welcoming.

At the end of the day, your website is more than a tool. It’s an act of stewardship, preparing a place where readers can be encouraged in the Lord through your writing.

Even if your audience feels small right now, your message matters. Providing your readers with a quiet front porch, away from the noise of social media, is one of the most meaningful ways you can show up faithfully with your words.

If you’ve been hesitating, let me encourage you: You don’t have to be techy. You don’t have to build it all at once. Just start simple. A few pages, a kind welcome, and a way to connect.

Your voice matters. Your story matters. And creating a space that reflects that is worth it.

Regina Lewis

Do you currently have a website for your writing? Or are you still not sure it is for you? We’d love to hear from you!