Tag: dailyprompt
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Building a Writing Room That Feels Like Magic Spell cast for Permission
Creating an ideal reading and writing space involves comfort, personal choice, and the elimination of distractions. It prioritizes how you feel in the space over aesthetics, emphasizing warmth, familiar scents, and boundaries against interruptions. Such a sanctuary allows for deep focus and creativity, fostering a connection to your true self.
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Are you a good judge of character?
We all swear we can “read people,” until life hands us another plot twist in human form. Maybe judging character isn’t about instinct at all, but about who we become after we’re wrong. If you’ve ever trusted the wrong person, this one’s for you.
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Because Yes, Oh God I hate so many things, I could easily be the Real Life Grinch!
I just dropped a new blog post where I confess my top three pet peeves — the ones that instantly activate my “raccoon flipping a trash can” energy. Spoiler: they’re not about slow walkers or people who chew loudly. They’re about humanity, emotional intelligence, and the universal chaos of dealing with people who proudly refuse…
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Bananas, Books, and Becoming a Grown-Up
Turns out adulthood doesn’t hit you when you get a degree or pay bills—it smacks you in the supermarket with bananas in one hand and responsibility in the other. Honestly? Writing my first indie book felt the exact same way: chaotic, terrifying, and somehow the most grown-up thing I’ve ever done.
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If My Computer Disappeared Tomorrow…
If my computer vanished tomorrow, I’d lose my drafts, my Canva covers, and my late-night writing sprints… but maybe I’d finally slow down enough to just write for me. Anyone else feel that? #IndieAuthorLife #WritersOfTikTok #BookLoversUnite #IndieAuthorJourney #WriterProblems #SoniaRompoti
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What’s Your Favorite Word?
Some people pick “serendipity.” Others love “lullaby.” Me? My favorite word is plot. As a writer, it’s where the story lives. But as a human, it’s where the fun begins. Miss the train? Plot. Say yes when you should’ve said no? Plot. Fall in love when you swore you wouldn’t? Definitely plot. It’s my motto…
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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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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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How do you express your gratitude?
How do you express your gratitude? In the lonely path of indie publishing, this might be the one thing that keeps us going. Here’s how I stay grounded—without losing the plot. #amwriting #indieauthor #gratitudepractice #writinglife #soniarompoti
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 