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

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...

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 &n...

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.c...

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.amazon.com/Josh-Coker/e/B00NN42YPO/ref=sr_ntt_...

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 avail...

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.com/blockbustertheme Serious inquiries only--limi...

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.