Author is a free Bootstrap 4 single-page portfolio website template created by colorlib for book authors, distributed through ThemeWagon. It turns basic author information — biography, book listings, reader testimonials, and contact details — into a responsive one-page site that works across modern browsers and mobile devices.
What is Author?
Author is a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 portfolio template built as a single-page website. It accepts standard author content such as text, images, stats, and testimonials, and outputs a polished one-page layout with a hero header, sticky navigation, tabbed sections, a testimonial carousel, Google Maps, and a contact form. The package includes 2 HTML files, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript sources, font icons, and all demo images, making it a complete starting point for an author portfolio.
Key Features
Author includes a set of concrete front-end features covering layout, navigation, content display, and interactive elements.
- Bootstrap 4 framework — Built on Bootstrap 4 with a responsive grid, so the layout adapts to mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.
- Hero header with call-to-action — A large hero section with custom illustrations and a CTA button directs visitors toward book purchases or contact.
- Sticky top navigation — The navigation bar stays visible while scrolling, giving visitors constant access to site sections.
- Fun fact counters — Animated counters display metrics such as books sold or years writing.
- Testimonial carousel — Powered by Owl Carousel, this rotates reader reviews and endorsements.
- Tabbed content — Organizes book details or author biography into clean, clickable tabs.
- Google Maps and contact form — Embeds a Google map and provides a working contact form for reader outreach.
- SVG preloader and scroll animations — A custom SVG preloader and load-on-scroll effects add visual polish to the browsing experience.
Who is it for?
Author is designed for book authors and writers who need a simple, professional online presence to showcase their books and biography. Self-publishers can use the single-page layout to display book covers, synopsis, and purchase links without needing a complex CMS. Freelance web designers can reuse the well-commented HTML5 and CSS3 codebase to quickly deliver portfolio sites for author clients, since the structure makes customization straightforward.
What can you do with Author?
The feature set supports several practical scenarios.
- Authors launching a new book: Use the hero header and CTA button to highlight a latest release, and the testimonial carousel to show early reader reviews.
- Speakers and public figures: Display speaking statistics with fun fact counters and embed a Google Map of your event location to make contact easy.
- Freelance developers: Use the included SCSS files and plugin libraries as a base for building one-page portfolio sites with Bootstrap 4.
Pricing
Author is a free Bootstrap template. ThemeWagon lists it as open source with permission for use in commercial projects and lifetime free updates. No paid tier is mentioned on the download page.
Alternatives
Other free Bootstrap 4 portfolio templates on ThemeWagon include Credo, Jony, and Me — all single-page personal portfolio templates with similar responsive layouts and feature sets.
FAQ
Is Author free to use?
Yes, Author is free to download and use, including in commercial projects. The ThemeWagon download page lists it as open source with lifetime free updates.
What does the Author template include?
The download contains 2 HTML files, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, font icons, library and plugin files, and all demo images. It is ready to run out of the box.
Is Author responsive and cross-browser compatible?
Yes, Author is fully responsive and tested to work in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Opera, as well as on mobile devices. It uses Bootstrap 4's responsive grid system.
