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Code Name: Salamander1/10/2025  After consulting with a marketing expert and doing some cogitation on my own, I have outlined a plan of battle for 2025.
And don't kid yourself; it is a battle for peoples' attention. A quote from the soon to be published revised edition of You Look Good for Your Age: "But there’s a growing problem with being a writer—people don’t read books much anymore. Because they can’t pay attention! Scientific studies show that the average attention span of a middle-aged American these days is about the same as a salamander’s. And we’re not talking Mensa level lizards either, we’re talking fiftieth percentile salamander." First to appear will be the fourth JR Johnson novel. Working title: The Final Password. Next will be the paperback and ebook revised editions of You Look Good For Your Age. Third: the audiobook version of You Look Good.... Further details soon. questions or comments to: [email protected]
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Goals for 20251/4/2025  To reach you goals for the year, one thing is crucial: You need to have goals. First, I'm going to finish recording the audiobook version of You Look Good for Your Age. The audio version is quite different than the original written book, so I'll have to publish a second edition paperback. New! Improved!, Now with more jokes! If you already bought the book; thank you, and please consider getting the audio version. Second, and this is a big one: Finish the fourth JR Johnson novel and decide what to do with the first three books. I had taken the books off Amazon with the intention of rewriting the whole series. I am reviewing that decision with a couple people I trust, and I am also having my once annual paid session with my writing consultant. It's expensive but worth it, like getting a once a year tune up on your golf swing from a professional--instead of the guy you play with who just read a chapter in Ben Hogan's book. Third, I've got to refocus on advertising, especially the golf books. A few years ago Facebook advertising was extremely successful at targeting specific markets, and I sold a lot of copies, especially of Hit Your Second Shot First. Then the algorithms changed, and it doesn't work anymore. I've reached out to a few marketing types to see if I can get help. If you know anybody, please email me. Fourth, I've got to go out a speak more, go out and pitch my books. I'm working on getting more speaking gigs. BTW, I thought last week's blog headline in Sanskrit would be a dud, but an unbelievable amount of people have visited the website this week. How do you say JR Johnson in Sanskrit? It could be big. Get ready for golf season--give this to a golfer, Or try the excellent audiobook version Click to go to Amazon book page: www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGMTCBQ  |
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