Polymathics: The podcast for modern-day renaissance men and women

Beyond The Rim Audiobook (Preivew)

Above the clouds, below the radar, beyond the law. Anna Windrider is a gritty airship captain looking for opportunity and adventure. The crew of the Evangeline is in desperate need of coin. While searching for work at the Air Harbors, Anna is approached by Sir Earnest Walmsley, founder of Atlantis. The famous explorer is leading an expedition to find a lost city and offers her a job to transport his team beyond the Rim. Despite her reservations, Anna cannot resist the call to adventure. Little d...

What's the difference between a villain, antagonist, shadow archetype, and tragic hero?

In this video, Josh explains the difference between villains, antagonists, shadow archetypes, and tragic heroes 00:00 Intro 02:00 Background 04:52 Definitions 06:40 Hypothetical examples 13:47 Cersei & Daenerys 20:09 Snape 22:45 Joker & Twoface 31:43 Avengers: Civil War 41:20 Hybrid examples 48:31 Tragic hero 50:45 Outro Check out the blog on this episode here: https://www.story-ninjas.com/post/what-s-the-difference-between-a-villain-antagonist-shadow-archetypes-and-tragic-heroes Learn h...

What is the difference between a reader magnet and a lead magnet? | Scifi /Fantasy Reader Magnets

In this episode, Josh discusses the difference between a lead magnet and a reader magnet. He also explains how the independent publishing industry is different from other business models. While this is tailored to science fiction and fantasy self-published authors, it can also apply to any fiction writer. Download Josh’s list of reader magnet ideas here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/5rmurd5kib Get the basic reader magnet strategy today: https://BookHip.com/QSJNMFS You can read the related blog post...

Metamyth: what are the major components and critical elements that comprise the hero’s journey?

In this episode, Josh Coker A.k.a. @joshumusprime, lists off all the different critical elements and key components that comprise the heroes journey / monomyth

Metamyth: why are some stories more memorable than others?

In this episode, Josh Coker a.k.a. @joshumusprime, explains what makes some stories more memorable than others.

Polymathics: The podcast for modern-day renaissance men and women (Trailer)

Interview with Dr. Marla Friedman about her book, The Good Cancer: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

In this episode Josh interviews Dr. Marla Friedman, best-selling author and two-time cancer survivor, about her book The Good Cancer. To learn more about Dr. Friedman, you can check out her website www.thegoodcancer.com. You can contact her directly by emailing: drmarlaf@gmail.com --------------------------------------- [GET JOSH’S BOOKS] https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Coker/e/B00NN42YPO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1476936444&sr=8-1 JOSH’S PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/josh-coker -FREE WEBINAR: HOW ...

How to write a creative nonfiction book, even if you’ve never written anything in your life before.

In this video Josh explains all the steps a writer would go through to format a nonfiction book. [GET JOSH’S BOOKS] https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Coker/e/B00NN42YPO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1476936444&sr=8-1 JOSH’S PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/josh-coker -FREE WEBINAR: HOW TO WRITE COMMERCIAL FICTION THAT SELLS- https://www.story-ninjas.com/blockbustertheme Serious inquiries only--limited spots available: ➢ Josh’s Business and Consulting contact Email: jcoker@story-ninjas.com ➢ Online Coaching/...

The importance of self-awareness for aspiring writers.

In this episode, Science Fiction author and small press cofounder, Josh Coker explains the importance of self-awareness in regards to aspiring writers. He also discusses the major changes in commercial fiction publishing over the last 2 decades and what that means for aspiring authors.

Pillow Talk: Episode 1–How to keep your relationship thriving throughout the years

In this episode of pillow talk, Josh Coker and Suzanne Sherwood discuss several different tactics that they have used to keep the relationship alive and thriving throughout the years

How to write commercial fiction characters the right way

In this episode, Science Fiction author and small press cofounder, Josh Coker explains how to write commercial fiction characters the right way.

The significance of superhero movies in society

In this episode, Josh discusses the importance of superhero movies in modern society.

Time Management

In this episode, Joshua Coker explains the importance of using archetypes from the Monomyth when creating characters that your audience will empathize with. [GET JOSH’S BOOKS] https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Coker/e/B00NN42YPO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1476936444&sr=8-1 -FREE WEBINAR: HOW TO WRITE COMMERCIAL FICTION THAT SELLS- https://www.story-ninjas.com/blockbustertheme Serious inquiries only--limited spots available: ➢ Josh’s Business and Consulting contact Email: jcoker@story-ninjas.com ➢ O...

Episode 2: Why you can and should write a book

In this episode, author Josh Coker explains why you can and should write a book.

What the heck is a polymath?

In this episode, author Josh Coker explains what a polymath is, gives examples, and talks about what to expect from this new podcast.