Tag: indie author
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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…
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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 Loneliness of Indie Publishing (and How to Protect Your Mental Health)
I didn’t expect indie publishing to feel so lonely. I thought finishing a book would be the hardest part — not launching it into silence, and then just watching others succeed while I stare at the void, or even wondering if anyone even noticed my work. So many writers give up — not because we…
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Quick Guide: How to Be a Productive Author in a Coffee Shop (Without Just Scrolling Instagram)
I used to go to coffee shops and write… Instagram captions. Until I figured this out. Here’s how to actually get stuff DONE in a coffee shop as an indie author. #writinglife #indieauthor #writingtips #coffeeandwriting #soniarompoti
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 