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 …

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…

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

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

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.…

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=8-1JOSH’S PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/josh-coker-FREE WEBINAR: HOW TO WRITE COMMERCIAL FICTION THAT SELLS-https://www.story-ninjas.com/blockbusterth…

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.

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

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

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

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.c…

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

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