Steven Hawley - Squarespace Website Design for an Author
The Story
Steven Hawley is a Patagonia-published author whose writing explores rivers, dams, and the ecological impact of water management on salmon populations throughout the American West.
As he prepared for an upcoming book launch, Steven needed a professional website that could present his work clearly while serving as a central hub for readers, publishers, journalists, and conservation-minded audiences.
The goal was to create a clean, credible digital home that highlights Steven’s writing, supports ongoing publishing through a blog, and provides a strong platform for promoting current and future books.
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The Approach
The website was designed on Squarespace using a minimalist, content-first structure that allows Steven’s writing to remain the focal point.
Because the site would support both book promotion and ongoing thought leadership, the layout emphasizes clarity, readability, and easy navigation between books, articles, and background information.
Key elements of the build included:
• A streamlined homepage introducing Steven’s work and environmental focus
• Clear navigation guiding readers to books, blog content, and author background
• Blog architecture designed for ongoing publishing and SEO visibility
• Clean typography and spacing optimized for long-form reading
• Responsive layouts ensuring readability across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
The result is a website that feels calm, credible, and aligned with Steven’s voice as both an author and environmental storyteller.
The Result
Steven now has a professional Squarespace website that supports both his upcoming book launch and long-term audience growth.
Visitors can quickly understand his work, explore blog articles focused on rivers and environmental issues, and follow along as new writing and projects are released.
The result is a thoughtful author website that reinforces credibility while providing a strong foundation for future publications, media coverage, and reader engagement.
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