Tag: indie author life
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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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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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When Success Isn’t Instant: Surviving the Quiet Seasons
Publishing your book doesn’t always bring instant fireworks. Sometimes, success feels slow and silent. Here’s how to protect your mental health, find encouragement, and keep writing when the quiet seasons hit. 🌿 #IndieAuthor #WritingLife #AuthorSupport #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #soniarompoti
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How to Write When You’re Drowning in Real Life
Life rarely gives us quiet hours to write. But you don’t need perfection to finish your book. Here’s how to capture micro-moments, protect your energy, and keep writing through the chaos. ✍️ #IndieAuthor #WritingLife #AmWriting #AuthorTips #WritingCommunity #soniarompoti
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How to Find Your First 100 True Readers
Starting from zero isn’t easy. But your first true readers are closer than you think. Here’s how to open the door, connect authentically, and build a circle that lasts beyond launch day. Let’s find your readers together. 💌 #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #ReadersWanted #SoniaRompoti
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What if No One Reads Your Summer Launch?
Launched a book this summer and heard nothing but crickets? This week’s post is for you. Here’s what to do when no one shows up for your big moment—yet. #SlowBurnLaunch #AuthorLife #IndieAuthorTruth #SummerLaunch #BookMarketingRealTalk #SelfPublishingJourney #HotAuthorSummer #SoniaRompoti #BookLaunchAnxiety #IndieAuthorSupport
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Do You Tell People You’re a Writer?
This week’s post is personal and powerful: Why is it so hard to say, “I’m a writer”? Let’s talk about claiming your voice—even if you’re still drafting, still scared, or still figuring it out. #IDoWrite #IndieAuthorIdentity #ImAWriter #ClaimYourVoice #IndieAuthorLife #WritingIdentity #OwnYourStory #HotAuthorSummer #SoniaRompoti #SelfPublishingTruth #WritingConfidence
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The Summer I Fell Back in Love with Writing
This one’s personal. I didn’t expect to fall back in love with writing this August—but I did. If you’re burnt out or drifting, this week’s post might be the soft reminder your creative heart needs. #WriterBurnout #SummerReset #CreativeRecovery #SummerReset #WritingLife #IndieAuthorVibes #WritingInAugust #AuthorStruggles #SoniaRompoti #HotAuthorSummer
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 