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Podcast of author Josh Coker and Story-Ninjas Publishing.

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Podcast of author Josh Coker and Story-Ninjas Publishing.

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

    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 how to write the hero's journey here:https://a.co/d/0oG8SwP

    Learn how to write the classic hero archetype here: https://a.co/d/bTtr3d6Get the basic reader magnet strategy today: https://BookHip.com/QSJNMFS Josh is a military veteran, public speaker, and father of three. Josh has published multiple science fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction books. When not writing, Josh plays video games like Mass Effect, God of War, and Mortal Kombat. Growing up as a comic book geek in the 80s, Josh has an affinity for superhero stories. He's also a huge fan of classic Star Wars and owns multiple lightsabers. His other hobbies include powerlifting, roller skating, and beach bumming.  Feel free to follow Josh here, to get updates on all of his latest projects:  https://linktr.ee/joshcoker

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

    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 here: https://www.story-ninjas.com/post/unr... 

    00:00 Intro/Background 

    01:18 Two different industries 

    07:20 Terminology 

    10:29 Example lead/reader magnets 

    12:45 Primary objective 

    14:28 Importance of a newsletter 

    16:47 Future of indie book publishing

    21:19 Best YT searches for self-publishing 

    25:16 Outro  

    Josh is a military veteran, public speaker, and father of three. Josh has published multiple science fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction books. When not writing, Josh plays video games like Mass Effect, God of War, and Mortal Kombat. Growing up as a comic book geek in the 80s, Josh has an affinity for superhero stories. He's also a huge fan of classic Star Wars and owns multiple lightsabers. His other hobbies include powerlifting, roller skating, and beach bumming.  

    Find out what Josh is up to here:  https://linktr.ee/joshcoker

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

    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

    • 16 min
    Metamyth: why are some stories more memorable than others?

    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.

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

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

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

    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
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    [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
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    Serious inquiries only--limited spots available:
    ➢ Josh’s Business and Consulting contact Email: jcoker@story-ninjas.com
    ➢ Online Coaching/Consulting: https://www.story-ninjas.com/free-initial-consultation
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    ➢ Blog:  http://thepolymathman.blogspot.com
    ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshumusprime
    ➢ Snapchat: @Joshumusprime
     
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    • 49 min

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