Dear Agony Editor, A writer friend and I were arguing about the necessity of author websites. My friend says a good website is crucial for any author’s career. I say author websites are nothing more than vainglorious endeavours that take valuable time away from one’s writing. Can you settle this debate for us?
Signed, Tangled in the Web
Dear Tangled, Two things: thank you for including the word vainglorious. I haven’t heard it for a while and it’s due for a comeback. Second, you need to reconsider your thoughts about author websites. At one point in history, most authors could rely on traditional media to generate awareness about their work.