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Deming, N.M. newspaper features '7 Minutes'

The Deming (N.M.) Headlight newspaper ran an article about my new 7 Minutes a Day… writing guidebooks on Monday. The three-book series takes writers through the process of penning a novel to self-publishing and then promoting that book. The Headlight quoted me as saying, “Big publishing houses just aren't printing many titles anymore. The result is a lot of great books aren't going to see daylight unless authors take it upon themselves to print their own books. Self-publishing has allowed authors to do just that.” I lived in Deming from 1992-94, where I taught English and journalism at the middle and high schools.

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Self-publishing book receives good reviews

My new book 7 Minutes a Day to a Self-Published Book has received a number of positive reviews on Amazon.com. Among the comments:
• “Anyone looking to self-publish their book, whether fiction or non-fiction, should definitely have this book on their shelf.” - Vincent Pauletti, published author, Amazon.com review (Jan. 25)
• “This is hands down the best book on the market for anyone who dreams of being self-published.” - David Bignell, published author (Jan. 25)

Whether writing a novel or nonfiction, whether planning to print a paperback or an ebook, 7 Minutes a Day to a Self-Published Book guides you through the self-publishing process, from the title page to the index, from designing a cover to formatting your text.

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Editor's novel receives another positive review

My novel Windmill received a positive review on Thursday on Amazon.com. The novel tells the story of Carl Steinar and his sons, Peter and Lyle, who for 15 years have maintained a tenuous balance keeping together their family and farm…but when Abbie Blaire, the new reporter in town, comes to write a story about them, a monkey wrench is thrown into their perfect machine: She is the spitting image of the wife and mother the Steinar men lost years ago. Of the book, a reviewer named Arthur wrote, “I found myself quickly drawn in by the author’s amazing analogies and magnificent metaphors to a story that grabs your interest and does not let go until the last page is turned.” Windmill is available in paperback.

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'7 Minutes a Day' titles make Kindle Top 10 list

My new 7 Minutes a Day… writing guidebook series enjoyed good some sales over the weekend. 7 Minutes a Day to a Self-Published Book reached No. 3 in sales in the Kindle ebook category for writing reference books and No. 41 overall for reference books. Meanwhile, 7 Minutes a Day to Your Bestseller hit No. 7 in sales in the Kindle ebook category for writing reference books and No. 48 overall for reference books. Thanks to all who purchased copies! They’re still available on Kindle ebook – and for those who prefer traditional paper books, those editions are due out later this week.

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'7 Minutes a Day' series appears on 6 news sites

My new 7 Minutes a Day… writing guidebook series garnered some nice early attention from the press. The series was featured Thursday on several Patch news sites: Carlsbad, Del Mar-Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Oceanside and Palm Desert in California and Iowa City in Iowa. I used to live in Encinitas (Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar and Oceanside are neighboring communities), Palm Springs (Palm Desert is a neighboring city) and Iowa City. All three books in the 7 Minutes a Day... series can be purchased online.

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Reviewer gives editor's novel positive review

My novel Windmill received a positive review Wednesday on Amazon.com. The novel tells the story of Carl Steinar and his sons, Peter and Lyle, who for 15 years have maintained a tenuous balance keeping together their family and farm…but when Abbie Blaire, the new reporter in town, comes to write a story about them, a monkey wrench is thrown into their perfect machine: She is the spitting image of the wife and mother the Steinar men lost years ago. Of the book, reviewer Lasher Lane wrote, “Mr. Bignell taps all the senses. His description of the landscape's harsh beauty is almost spiritual, as well as his depiction of the windmill’s watchful eye, its constant rotating force giving the Steinar men both consolation and purpose.” Lane is a fiction writer whose first novel is set to be published this spring. Windmill is available in paperback or on Kindle.

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Editor’s marketing book garners positive reviews

My new book 7 Minutes a Day to Promoting Your Book has received a number of positive reviews on Amazon.com. Among the comments:
• “After completing my novel, I bought seven books on publication and promotion. Rob Bignell's 7 Minutes a Day to Promoting Your Book is the eighth and final one in my collection ...because I don’t think I’ll need another one. And it is the only one I intend to keep at my digital elbow…” - Byron Wade, published author (Jan. 24)
• “Being a busy professional in another field and having recently written my first novel in my spare time I found this step by step guide of most value to me....Rob gives you ahead of time the tools to gather and the steps to take to go about the process of promoting your book on a tight time schedule.” - Anthony Gaines, published author (Jan. 25)
• “Hiring a marketing firm to promote you and your book can be very costly but with the assistance of 7 Minutes a Day to Promoting Your Book there is much you can do on your own that will improve exposure and ultimately increase your sales.” - Steven S. Sharp, published author (Jan. 24)
• “Rob Bignell’s easy step-by-step approach to promoting your book will empower you to obtain fantastic results. As you read it, I am certain you'll want to employ many of the promoting strategies outlined in this resourceful book.” – Nestor Lima, published author (Jan. 23)
• “It is highly informative and there are many ways that he has suggested to promote that I would have never thought of without reading this book.” - JP Allison (Jan. 23)

7 Minutes a Day to Promoting Your Book helps writers develop a strategy that will get articles about their self-published book in newspapers, magazines, on radio and television programs, posted on blogs and linked to on websites, while landing them book signings and readings, all at virtually no cost. It is available as an ebook on Kindle.

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Get free ebook copy of '7 Minutes a Day' guide!

This weekend, enjoy free copies of two of my new 7 Minutes a Day… writing guide series!

All day Saturday and Sunday, you can download either (or both!):
• 7 Minutes a Day to Your Bestseller – Novel writers receive expert advice on topics like motivating themselves to write, starting their story with exciting opening lines, creating intriguing characters, mastering the craft of writing to elevate their style, and pitching the story to potential publishers.
• 7 Minutes a Day to a Self-Published Book – Whether writing a novel or nonfiction, whether planning to print a paperback or an ebook, this book guides you through the self-publishing process, from the title page to the index, from designing a cover to formatting your text.

The free copies are only available as Kindle ebooks. Click the book title above to purchase them.

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Editor's '7 Minutes a Day...' writing guides on sale

The first three titles in my new writing guidebook series have been published. The 7 Minutes a Day to… series provides a step-by-step guide to everything a writer needs to know to get their book out of their head and into readers’ hands.

Books in the 7 Minutes a Day… series include:
• 7 Minutes a Day to Your Bestseller – Novel writers receive expert advice on topics like motivating themselves to write, starting their story with exciting opening lines, creating intriguing characters, mastering the craft of writing to elevate their style, and pitching the story to potential publishers.
• 7 Minutes a Day to a Self-Published Book – Whether writing a novel or nonfiction, whether planning to print a paperback or an ebook, this book guides authors through the self-publishing process, from the title page to the index, from designing a cover to formatting the text.
• 7 Minutes a Day to Market Your Book – Writers develop a strategy that will get articles about their self-published book in newspapers, magazines, on radio and television programs, posted on blogs and linked to on websites, while landing book signings and readings, all at virtually no cost.

The titles are available in paperback and various ebook formats.

Need an editor? Having your book, business document or academic paper proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. Whether you live in Iowa City, Iowa, or California City, California, I can provide that second eye.

Covers for editor’s new book series arrive

Got the covers back this evening on my next three books in my new “7 Minutes a Day…” writing guide series. Douglas R. Fullmer, my business magazine colleague in San Diego, created the covers. The three books should be on sale in about 1-2 weeks. You can read more about the series at its website.

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