Tag: indie author
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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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Holiday Book Sales: What Actually Moves the Needle in December (Hint: It’s Not a Snowflake Emoji)
December for indie authors is basically controlled chaos wrapped in fairy lights. Everyone else is out here pretending they live in a Hallmark movie, and we’re trying to write two sentences without collapsing into a pile of gingerbread-flavoured exhaustion. If you feel like your brain is a glittery pancake and your book sales make no…
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The Indie Author’s Guide to Surviving the Holiday Rush (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Royalties)
Every December, writers try to be festive, productive, and sane — usually achieving only one of the three. Between book promos, glittering deadlines, and the guilt of not baking enough cookies, the holiday season can break even the most caffeinated author. This year, I’m choosing peace over perfection. And I’m inviting you to do the…
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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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NaNoWriMo: Or How I Learned to Stop Sleeping and Love the Word Count
Every November, writers willingly walk into chaos and call it progress. NaNoWriMo isn’t about perfection — it’s about caffeine, panic, and the quiet bravery of showing up for your story even when you’d rather nap. Whether you hit 50K or 5K, you’re building something that didn’t exist before. ✨ Read the full article on my…
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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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Cozy Reads, Cozy Sales: How October Can Boost Your Author Brand
October isn’t just pumpkin spice season. It’s cozy reading season — and the perfect time to let your books shine like the candles readers light beside them.
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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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The Stories Behind My Stories: Why I Write for You
Every book I write carries a piece of me — from grief and resilience to laughter, curves, and fairy-tale love. Here’s a glimpse at the heart behind my stories and why they might be yours too. 💌 #IndieAuthor #RomanceReaders #CurvyRomance #BookishLove #WritingCommunity #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…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 