Author success story
What's the easiest way to keep an author website updated with a huge back catalog of books and comics?
New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn wanted a website that showcased his 100+ titles without becoming another time-consuming project. With Tertulia, he replaced an expensive, high-maintenance website with a book-first platform that's easy to update—giving him more time to write and connect with readers.
Author at a glance
The Situation
As the creator of bestselling comics and novels for Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, and more, Cullen Bunn has an extensive catalog that deserves to be front and center. Previous websites required too much time and money to maintain. Tertulia gave him a clean, book-forward website that's simple to manage, allowing him to spend less time wrestling with web design and more time creating new stories and engaging with fans.
Why This Strategy Works
Cullen's catalog spans comics and books across multiple publishers with different ways to buy each one, and a flexible, low-maintenance site lets him showcase all of it consistently — whether he's selling direct or linking to a retailer — without wrestling with layout or upkeep every time he adds a new title.
How They Use Tertulia
- Website
- Custom Pages
- Blog
- Events Calendar
- Direct Sales
- Email Marketing
- Reader Magnet
- Reviews
In Their Own Words
“Over the years my websites have always been expensive, time-consuming sinkholes. I am so glad I tried Tertulia. My new site looks great — book-forward and easy to maintain. It lets me spend less time tinkering with web design and more time engaging with readers and writing.”
Cullen Bunn
Key Takeaways for Authors
- A book-first website helps readers quickly discover your latest and most popular titles.
- Simple website management frees up valuable time for writing and connecting with readers.
- A professionally designed author website doesn't have to require ongoing maintenance or expensive developers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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