Author: Sonia M. Rompoti
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Quick Guide: How to Be a Productive Author in a Coffee Shop (Without Just Scrolling Instagram)
I used to go to coffee shops and write… Instagram captions. Until I figured this out. Here’s how to actually get stuff DONE in a coffee shop as an indie author. #writinglife #indieauthor #writingtips #coffeeandwriting #soniarompoti
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Do You Really Need These? Budget vs. Premium Tools for Indie Authors
Budget vs. Premium — which tools are actually worth it as an indie author? If you’re wondering whether to splurge or save on writing software, editing apps, and formatting programs… this article breaks it down without the fluff. #SelfPublishingTips #IndieAuthorBudget #AuthorLife #WritingTools #IndiePublishing #KDPAuthors #SoniaRompoti #AuthorResources
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Tarot Isn’t Scary: It’s Actually Your New Best Self-Care Tool
Tarot isn’t about seeing the future — it’s about finally seeing yourself. It’s that quiet moment between chaos and clarity, where you pause, pull a card, and realize your feelings have a shape. That shape might be a sword, a star, or a woman standing in the rain. But suddenly, you’re not lost in your…
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What’s Playing While I Work? (Spoiler: It’s Not Just Rain Sounds and Mozart)
Some people need silence. I need background chaos, violins, and the occasional murder podcast. Here’s what my workday really sounds like. #soniarompoti #indieauthorlife #writingplaylist
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Writing Without Burnout: What Self-Care Looks Like for Indie Authors
Feeling drained by writing, marketing, and trying to “do it all” as an indie author? You might not need a productivity hack. You might need real self-care ideas by someone who has been there. #AuthorSelfCare #WritingWithoutBurnout #IndieAuthorLife #MentalHealthForWriters #CreativeWellbeing #KDPAuthors #SoniaRompoti #WritersSupportingWriters
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From Color-Coded Classics to Floating Shelf Poetry: How to Style Your Bookshelves Like a Curated Indie Bookstore
Turn your shelf into your signature. From color-coded magic to shelf poetry, here’s how to style like a story lives there. #BookLoverDecor #HomeLibraryGoals #IndieAuthorLife #BookshelfStyling #ShelfieMagic #soniarompoti
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Traveling as a Writer? Don’t Forget These Reading- and Writing-Friendly Essentials
Train stations. Forest cabins. Sun-warmed beaches. Writers don’t just travel for the sights—we chase stories. Whether you’re journaling between stops or editing under pine trees, the right tools can turn any trip into your next chapter.
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My Indie Author Toolbox: 5 Programs I Actually Use (and What I Dropped)
What’s actually in my indie author toolbox? No fluff. Just the five tools I use every day to write, format, and launch books — and the ones I said goodbye to. If you’re overwhelmed by options, this is the clarity boost you need. #IndieAuthorTools #WriterLife #AuthorJourney #KDPAuthors #SelfPublishingTips #WritersOfInstagram #AuthorSupport #SoniaRompoti #IndiePublishing
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A raw reflection on writing rhythms, sleep schedules, and the creative chaos of an indie author
Do you fall asleep with your laptop still glowing? You’re not alone. I’m talking all about real sleep schedules, creative chaos, and why it’s okay if you’re not a morning person. This is what writing really looks like—especially for indie authors like us. #authorlife #indieauthor #creativechaos #soniarompoti
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Writer’s Block? Try This 10‑Minute Plotting Trick
Stuck in writer’s block? Skip the outline and try this 10-minute trick instead! It’s fast, freeing, and might be the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. Read the full article on the blog. #IndieAuthorTips #WritersBlockFix #PlottingTrick #10MinuteWriting #SoniaRompoti
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 