Dianne Yarwood
Debut Author – Squarespace Website Build
Industry: Publishing/Author
Dianne Yarwood is an extraordinary new Australian author whose debut novel, The Wakes, has not only captivated readers—it’s now being adapted for television. From the moment we connected, I knew this was going to be a special project.
Dianne needed a brand new website in the lead-up to publication, and we worked closely together to build something that felt elegant, warm, and intuitive. I had the idea to play with her book’s titles and hover states in subtle ways to make navigation feel seamless and elevate the aesthetic of the site. From the homepage through to the Instagram integration, SEO structure, and where to buy the book, everything was designed to help readers discover Dianne and fall in love with her work.
We even found space to showcase her beautiful dog, Teddy (a scene-stealer in his own right). It was important to both of us that the site didn’t just look beautiful, but functioned beautifully too—for both Dianne and her readers. This was one of those projects that felt joyful from beginning to end, and I’m so proud of what we created.
“Kelly’s love and enthusiasm for what she does is infectious, and she has created a truly beautiful and engaging website. I found the idea of creating a website particularly daunting … but Kelly turned something I thought would be difficult into a delight. Her publishing industry knowledge was invaluable, and our wonderful partnership continues with her ongoing management of the site.”
