Development of an Author-Centric Digital Hub for Publishing Engagement

A traditional publishing company is struggling to balance comprehensive online publishing services with a simple, intuitive website that effectively engages authors and readers. The current digital platform lacks user friendliness, which hampers author connection, manuscript submissions, and promotion activities, leading to suboptimal author engagement and customer experience.

A reputable legacy publishing house aiming to modernize its digital presence to better serve authors and readers through seamless online services.

• Create a highly functional, author-friendly website facilitating easy manuscript submissions, publishing services, and book promotions.
• Enhance author and reader engagement through a seamless, inviting digital experience.
• Achieve an intuitive interface that appeals to a creative audience unfamiliar with complex web navigation.
• Deliver a minimalist, visually appealing design with dedicated sections for services, testimonials, and events.
• Design the platform within a 2-month timeframe with a team of 5 members.

• Author portal with manuscript submission capabilities
• Dedicated service information sections (publishing, editing, marketing)
• Event listings and booking interface for book launches and author events
• Testimonials and author feedback showcase
• Visually cohesive bookshelf-themed design
• Contact and communication channels for support

• Publishing service management system
• Event scheduling and booking platform
• Contact forms and communication tools

• Website load time under 3 seconds
• Mobile responsiveness across all devices
• Scalable architecture to handle increasing user activity
• Secure handling of user data and submissions

The new author-centric website is expected to significantly improve author engagement and facilitate manuscript submissions, resulting in a streamlined publishing process. It aims to enhance the company's online visibility and customer satisfaction, potentially increasing author submissions by a measurable margin and providing a strong digital presence reflective of its reputation. The platform is designed to be intuitive and inviting, encouraging long-term participation from authors and readers alike.