Tag: Mental Health
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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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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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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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Pumpkin Spice and TV Nights: 13 Comfort Shows to Rewatch This Fall
Fall isn’t just about sweaters and pumpkin spice—it’s about rewatching the shows that feel like old friends. From Stars Hollow coffee runs to Pawnee harvest festivals, here are 13 comfort shows that make autumn feel like home.
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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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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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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
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 