Award‑winning publisher chooses 101 to create a clear, modern website designed to support their growing community of writers.
We've created a brand new website for Softwood Books, the award-winning independent publishing company based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. The redesigned site gives Softwood a bold, modern platform that showcases everything they offer, from expert editing and design to printing, distribution and comprehensive marketing support for authors.
"Working with 101 is a brilliant experience. They understood our needs and created a website that looks fantastic and performs perfectly. Their expertise and support kept the project running smoothly and the result is exactly what we wanted." - Maddy Glenn, Founder at Softwood Books
Since its launch in 2017 by founder Maddy Glenn, Softwood Books has grown into one of the UK’s most respected small publishing specialists. The company has earned recognition from the Surrey Enterprise Awards, the Suffolk Small Business Awards and the Prestige Awards, where it has been named Self-Publishing Specialists of the Year in London and the South-East since 2022.
"We first met Softwood at the Anglia Business Exhibition and soon began supporting their email marketing. Since then, we’ve built websites for their author clients and now for Softwood. They’re a hardworking, passionate team and a pleasure to work with." - Holly Stibbon, MD at 101 Websites & Apps
Softwood’s new website replaces an outdated version that was difficult to update and no longer reflected the company’s recent rebranding. The new site delivers a clean, engaging visual style, with clear navigation and improved content structure that makes it straightforward for visitors to explore Softwood’s services and products.
101 worked closely with Softwood to create a site that not only looks impressive but is simple for their team to manage in-house. We also provided training to ensure they can update the site confidently and independently, with our support available whenever they need it.
Drawing on our experience in both design and digital strategy, the new site gives Softwood a user-friendly, future-ready platform. Authors can quickly access information on print-on-demand solutions, cover design and interior formatting, manuscript editing, social media marketing and more. Visitors can also browse Softwood’s expanding list of titles, showcasing the company’s diverse publishing portfolio.
