Tag: how to write a book
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Things I Thought Would Happen When I Became an Author (And What Actually Happened)
When I decided to become an author, I had a very clear vision of how things would go. It was elegant. Effortless. Slightly cinematic. I would write a book. People would read it. They would love it. And then, naturally, my life would transform into a quiet montage of coffee, creativity, and passive income. Simple.…
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Witchcraft, Romance, and Healing: Why These Stories Matter More Than You Think
On the surface, it looks simple. Witchcraft. Romance. A little magic, a little tension, a little escape. Easy. But the reason these stories stay with people has very little to do with spells or love scenes. It has to do with permission. Magic Is Just the Language Witchcraft, in fiction, isn’t really about rituals or…
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From Therapist to Romance Author: Why I Stopped Writing “Safe” Women
For a long time, I wrote women who were… acceptable. Kind. Understanding. Emotionally aware. Easy to like. Which, coincidentally, is exactly how a lot of women are taught to exist. As a therapist, I’ve sat with countless women who learned early on that being “too much” comes with consequences. Too loud. Too emotional. Too confident.…
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Writing Through Grief, Glamour, and Glitter: My December Writing Rituals
December writing is weird. One moment you’re nostalgic, the next you’re overwhelmed, then suddenly you’re crying into a mug of hot cocoa because your character said something emotional. If your creativity feels tender, tired, and glitter-covered, same. I just posted a full article about my December writing rituals — the ones that help me create…
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Plot Holes, Panic, and Progress: When Writing Feels Like a Bad Relationship
Every writer’s been there — one minute, you adore your story; the next, you want to throw it into traffic. Writing isn’t just a craft. It’s an emotional rollercoaster with caffeine and self-doubt as your seatmates. The plot holes, the panic, the tiny sparks of progress — they all teach you the same truth: love…
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Trick or Treat… or Publish? The Real Scares of Indie Author Life
Forget haunted houses — the real scares? Bad reviews, blank pages, and the monster called “algorithm.” Indie author life is the spookiest story I’ve ever lived.
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Balancing Pumpkins and Pages: How Authors Survive the Fall Hustle
Fall isn’t just cozy vibes. It’s chaos, deadlines, pumpkins, and PTA meetings. The trick for indie authors? Stop fighting October — let it co-write your story.
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How to Outsmart Your Brain (and Actually Do the Hard Stuff)
Your brain is brilliant at talking you out of hard things. Luckily, you’re smarter. Here are 8 psychology-backed tricks to get things done without the drama.
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How to Write a Book (Even If You’re a Busy, Burned-Out Human)
Think you need silence, free time, or perfect routines to write a book? Think again. This is your real-life guide to writing a novel between errands, emotions, and exhaustion. #amwriting #authortips #writingwhilebusy #neurodivergentwriter #momlifeauthor #bookinprogress #writeyourstory
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 