Tag: author
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7 Ways to Make Readers Fall in Love with You (Without Begging for Reviews)
Readers don’t fall for desperate authors. They fall for voice, sincerity, and the kind of storytelling that feels like a heartbeat. You don’t need to beg for reviews — you need to make people feel something. 💬 Read the full article on my blog for seven honest ways to build real reader love — the…
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Big News: My Books Have Found a New Home with Harkness Publishing ✨
Every indie author knows the mix of thrills and challenges that comes with building a writing career. We wear all the hats — writer, editor, marketer, designer, publisher — sometimes all before our morning coffee. It’s a wild, exhausting, wonderful ride. And every so often, a milestone appears on the path that reminds you why…
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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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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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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
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How Do You Practice Self-Care? (Really.)
Being an indie author means doing it all—but you weren’t meant to burn out for your books. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s how you stay creative, whole, and connected. From setting boundaries to silencing the algorithm’s noise, here’s how we care for the writer behind the words. #IndieAuthorLife #WriterWellness #SelfCareForWriters #BurnoutRecovery #WritingWithHeart #AuthorBalance #CreativeRest #MentalHealthMatters #SoniaRompoti…
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Feeling Invisible as an Author? You’re Not Alone
Ever feel like your words are echoing into a void? Being an indie author can be isolating — but you’re not alone. This post is for the writers still showing up, still believing, even when nobody claps. Your voice matters. Always. #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #SelfPublishing #WritersSupportWriters #CreativityMatters #KeepWriting #InvisibleAuthor #WritersJourney #Bookstagram #WritingMotivation
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Why We Still Crave Love Stories (Even When Our Hearts Have Been Broken)
Still crying over fictional lovers? Same. Romance novels aren’t just sweet escapes—they’re emotional CPR. Whether you’re heartbroken, lonely, or just craving connection, love stories offer more than a happy ending—they offer hope. #romancebooks #healingthroughfiction #curvyromance #secondchancelove #bookblogger #bookishlove #lovestoriesforever
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 