Author websites should open doors—not cost you opportunities.

When event planners Google you at 11pm, your website should help them move
from curiosity to “YES!”

Nancy’s newsletter disconnected from her author website, and that’s prime real estate for connecting with her readers. “Thanks, Sarah, for your website maintenance and for improving its functionality.

Nancy, Fiction Author

When Kathleen’s links broke, she needed help. Here’s what she had to say after everything was working again: “I’m so overjoyed with her work and how she helped me out of a jam!

Kathleen, Fiction Author

Joy has been a client for almost 2 years. She recently left this Yelp review: “Sarah puts her heart into her work and will make sure you get an end result that you’re satisfied with. Work with Mays Creative has been rocket fuel for my business!

Joy, Entrepreneurial Author


You’re an entrepreneurial author doing impactful work.

You’re landing speaking engagements. Running nonprofits. Growing businesses. Leading movements.

Your book is a credential—not just a product. And your website should capture the caliber of your work.

But right now? It’s not opening the doors it should. Event planners Google you and move on. Decision-makers make snap judgments based on outdated design or broken forms.

You’ve already lost opportunities you’ll never know about.

I have good news: your website can become your best asset—opening doors you’ve dreamed of walking through.

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IMAGINE…

You’re free to focus on your next book or event.
No more broken contact forms when someone wants to book you. No more outdated headshots or clunky pages that don’t load on mobile. No more wondering if your site cost you that speaking gig or partnership.

Your website works—and positions you in the right rooms.
A conference organizer finds your speaking page and immediately knows you’re the right fit. A nonprofit director sees your credentials and reaches out. A corporate partner browses your site and thinks, “We need her.”

Your online presence opens doors while you’re writing, speaking, or sleeping.

You have a website steward—someone who understands your world and protects your digital presence so you can focus on your best work.
No more troubleshooting plugins. No more DIY panic before a book launch. No more trading writing time for website maintenance.

Just peace of mind that someone’s watching over it. Someone who gets it. Someone who cares about protecting what you’re building.

That’s what I do.

Next Steps for Your Author Website

Website Audit

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Start with Clarity

Not sure what’s broken? I’ll show you exactly what’s working, what’s not, and what to fix first. Get clarity on creating a website that makes you an easy YES for clients and event planners.

Investment: $97

Website Refresh

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Fix what’s Broken

Elevate your existing site in 2 weeks. I’ll refine the design, fix any issues, and ensure it reflects the caliber of your work. Includes a 2-week grace period for adjustments.

Investment: Varies based on needs

Website Stewardship

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Open more Doors

I protect your online presence so you can focus on your work. Monthly calls, unlimited updates, and maintenance. Peace of mind that someone’s watching over it.

Investment: Varies based on needs

I DON’T MANAGE. I steward.

Hi, I’m Sarah!

I’ve walked the publishing path. I’ve edited manuscripts, designed book covers, and shaped stories. I know what it feels like to hold creative work—and I understand what it costs when your online presence doesn’t match the quality of what you’re building.

When you work with me, you’re not explaining yourself to someone who sees your website as just another task. You’re partnering with someone who gets it.

I don’t believe you need 10,000 followers to matter. I don’t think you should sell your soul to social media. And you definitely shouldn’t sacrifice writing time to troubleshoot WordPress.

You’re doing remarkable work. I make your website the reason they say YES!

That’s stewardship.


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