Category: Author’s Alley
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Hot Authors Have Burnout Too: Writing When You’d Rather Be at the Beach
Feeling guilty for not writing in August? You’re not alone. This week’s blog post is your permission slip to rest, recharge, and write when it feels good. Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken. #HotAuthorSummer #writerlife #IndieAuthorVibes #WritingInAugust #WriterBurnout #SelfCareForWriters #SoniaRompoti #AuthorRest #SummerWritingTips
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The Loneliness of Indie Publishing (and How to Protect Your Mental Health)
I didn’t expect indie publishing to feel so lonely. I thought finishing a book would be the hardest part — not launching it into silence, and then just watching others succeed while I stare at the void, or even wondering if anyone even noticed my work. So many writers give up — not because we…
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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
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 