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

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Regina Lewis March 3, 2026
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If you’re a Christian author (or dreaming of becoming one), you’ve probably wondered: Do I really need a website? Today we are sharing not only why it matters but also what it needs to make it a “home” ...

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.
If you’re a Christian author (or dreaming of becoming one), you’ve probably wondered: Do I really need a website? Today we are sharing not only why it matters but also what it needs to make it a “home” ...

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!

Categories: Getting Started, Platform Building, Writing
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  15. Tara Yeo March 14, 2026

    This article is so timely for me. I’ve been praying for some time about beginning a blog/website but I’ve been very careful not to start until I was sure of the site name and the main purpose of my site. It has been hard to narrow it down, as I have much I want to share and write about to encourage others. I didn’t want to have to rename or redo the site in a major way in the future. Recently, I’ve started to receive direction for my first steps with a specific project/study topic that I would like to blog about. I am very excited to see things finally come into better focus. It has been so helpful and inspiring to see your websites in the comments! Do you recommend using our name for the website? I’m thinking it will afford me the flexibility to cover many topics in the long term. Thankful for any insight you can give me!

    2. Regina Lewis March 17, 2026

      Great question. Naming your website is an important step in the creative process. Using your name as your online address is a good option if you’re building a personal brand working toward publishing.

  16. Lori March 11, 2026

    I love this! This has really encouraged me. I started my website in December, after years of desiring it. It is a work in progress, but I am learning! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

  18. Holly Murray March 5, 2026

    Regina, I always love hearing from you! Thank you for all you do to encourage all who pour their heart out for others to glean encouragment! I have two websites – one for personal writing and one for my business. I will share my personal one here: hollydmurray.com
    I recently updated it to try to get it more simplified and less busy. It’s probably still a bit busy and I need to work on getting it more formatted for mobile. Always a work in progress!

  19. Yolanda Rhynes March 4, 2026

    Hi, I really needed to hear this today. I do have a website but not sure if it is necessary. I am new to writing so I don’t have anything to promote just yet other than my 1:1 coaching but I am being lead to write more versus coaching. I haven’t been promoting it much but your post gave me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing. https://www.simplyworthher.com/

      1. Yolanda Rhynes March 6, 2026

        Holly, thank you so much. Please pray for me. I grew up without my dad and it has affected me in so many ways, even into adulthood. I am just trying to figure out the right platform to help other women like me and I haven’t quite found what will work yet. Your words mean a lot to me. Thank You!

  20. Tracee March 3, 2026

    This is such a great article and just at the right time for me. I just recently published my website and there is a part of me that was struggling with it, wondering if it was truly necessary. However the analogy to a front porch describes my heart for the message and feel of the site. I want women to feel like we are having coffee together, that they are truly being seen and heard. My heart for the website it that women would meet Jesus in the words they read at http://www.traceeblake.com

    1. Kacie Darrow March 3, 2026

      Tracee, your website looks fabulous! I subscribed to your newsletter 🙂 I don’t yet have a website. I’ve been wondering this exact thing: Do I even need one? Perhaps I do. Thanks for sharing yours.

      1. Tracee March 8, 2026

        I wrestled with that same question. I knew I wanted to write and started writing monthly devotionals for close friends and family as well as writing short messages as birthday gifts. I attended She Speaks last year and still didn’t feel that I was going to start a website but I remember praying to God saying that I was open to whatever He wanted me to do with my writing: keep going as is or expand. The process was longer than I anticipated but I felt God’s hand in each step of the process.

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