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Mythological Storytelling: Classic Stages of the Hero’s Journey (The Modern Monomyth Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Josh Coker (Author), Story Ninjas (Author), Julie Tarman (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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ATTENTION FICTION WRITERS:

If you plan on writing any kind of fiction story, this book is for you!

When you buy this book you'll learn:
- The classic 3-act structure that all blockbusters follow
- The difference between the known world and the special world of your story
- The 18 distinct stages of the hero’s journey
- The main archetypes of the Monomyth
- Plus I'll provide real-life examples from modern-day stories that sell
- And each chapter ends with action steps that you can take today to make your story come alive

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE...

Below is an excerpt from the book:

As a fiction writer, the goal is to create a story that resonates with the audience. We all want to write something gripping that people will share with friends and family; a narrative that lasts with the reader for years to come. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Many of us start out with a passion for storytelling. We love exploring new worlds and developing complex characters. So we begin to write. But at some point, every storyteller realizes that in order to become a professional, we must hone our natural talent into a skill. So, what do we do? We buy books on writing. There’s a book out there for everything. Some teach plot, others character. There are books that explain how to write action, suspense, conflict, dialogue, setting, theme, etc...

But no matter how logical we structure our story, or how perfectly we construct our prose, the story doesn’t seem to have that “X-factor.”

Even well-known professionals face this problem. Think about how many times you’ve gone to the movies or picked up a book by a writer you follow, or a franchise you love, only to be completely let down. How many forgettable novels or films have you come across in your lifetime? Some written by reputable authors and screenwriters. Even though the action, mystery, or romance was great, the story still fell flat. The narrative lacked some mystical element that every great story seems to inherently possess.

This is the major problem every author, writer, poet, screenwriter, and storyteller face.

The Modern Monomyth series is aimed to teach writers from all walks of life how to fuel their stories with the power of myth. By utilizing mythological elements from the Monomyth (also known as the Hero's Journey), authors are able to connect with their audience on a deep psychological level.

This book provides a definition of the Monomyth and it’s early origins. It teaches the three act structure as it pertains to the Hero's Journey and explains the difference between the known world and the special world of your story. You’ll learn what really makes a character heroic, and how plot and character feed off of each other, creating both an inner and outer journey. We’ll outline the 18 distinct stages of the hero’s journey and briefly discuss the main archetypes of the Monomyth. For each stage, this book provides at least four modern examples from well-known stories. Each example will help you understand Hero’s Journey, and help you identify the stages in your own book. Every chapter concludes with action steps, which you can immediately use on your story. These will help you infuse mythic power and life into the narrative. By the end of the book, you’ll have a basic understanding of the Monomyth and a road map for your own story.

I'm sure you’re going to love this book and write a great story. But don’t take my word for it. Scroll up and buy your copy today!

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About the Author

Josh Coker is the author of the Modern Monomyth series and several works of fiction. He is a co-founder of Story-Ninjas Publishing and also the creator of online courses such as Reciprocal Narrative Infrastructure, Thematic Resonance, and Subconscious Storytelling. 

Josh is known as a premiere writing mentor and consultant, exclusively serving high-fee clients in the commercial fiction industry. He is also known for creating successful story narratives that increase audience engagement while delivering impactful thematic lessons. For the last 15 years, Josh has been writing, publishing, and researching fiction. He has helped outline, write, edit, publish and also market hundreds of books.

You can learn more about Josh by checking out his youtube channel, or his blog. Feel free to follow Josh on social media, to find to get updates on all of his latest projects: 

Email: jcoker@story-ninjas.com
Instagram: @Joshumusprime
Facebook: Josh Coker
YouTube: @Tipperdy
Twitter: @Joshumusprime
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07173NJCN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Story Ninjas (May 21, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3021 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
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    Story Ninjas Publishing is an independent book publisher with fiction stories that range from science fiction to romance. Our goal is to create stories that are not only entertaining, but endearing. We believe engaging narrative can lead to personal growth. Through unforgettable characters and powerful plot we portray themes that are relevant for today’s issues. Our hope is that readers find lessons they can apply to their everyday lives, so that the stories live on through the actions of each person they touch. Additionally, we provide creative non-fiction books that are meant to serve as tools to help people solve everyday problems. We hope you find our products entertaining and helpful.

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    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.

    He is also the author of the Modern Monomyth series and is a co-founder of Story-Ninjas Publishing. He's the creator of online courses such as Reciprocal Narrative Infrastructure, Thematic Resonance, and Subconscious Storytelling.

    Josh is known as a writing mentor and consultant, exclusively serving authors in the commercial fiction industry. He is also known for creating successful story narratives that increase audience engagement while delivering impactful thematic lessons. For the last 15 years, Josh has been writing, publishing, and researching fiction. He has helped outline, write, edit, publish and market hundreds of books.

    Learn more about Josh here: https://linktr.ee/joshcoker

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Matthew Eppley
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple clear resource, but not too deep
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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I am a literature teacher and next month I'll be teaching my students Homer's The Odyssey. It's an AP class, so we'll be going far beyond the mere plot of the epic and will try to dig as deeply as we can. That's where the hero's journey comes in. "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell written in 1949 is a very academic text and not accessible to all. Mr. Coker has written this book as a very simplified guide to the monomyth. This short book is clearly written and each step of the monomyth has well-picked examples from four popular franchises to help the reader understand and create an association.

I do recommend this book, especially at the discounted Kindle price, but it's a "good" book, a bit short of "great." Whereas Campbell's writing is not accessible enough, Coker's writing is perhaps a bit too simple. I fault him not for this, for I understand he's targeting a lay audience. If you're new to the concept of the hero's journey/monomyth, definitely start here. If you're looking for something a bit more academic, I recommend giving Campbell's original and seminal work a shot.
Also check Coker out on YouTube. Besides being kind and knowledgeable, he has a host of free videos delving into these fascinating topics.
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Tonya J. Stepp
5.0 out of 5 stars A great companion to “The Hero with a Thousand Faces”
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
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I am currently reading Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero with a Thousand Faces.” I’ve been looking for a companion for this book to help me gain a deeper level of understanding about what Campbell is saying. I stumbled across this title and I’m glad that I did! Josh’s examples and explanations have helped me to better understand Campbell’s. Buy it!!!
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Jung At Heart
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018
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I am so happy that I stumbled upon this book! As a beginning writer it is awesome. If you're really experienced and know the structure of "the hero's journey" already - it may not be for you. But if you're new to it all - or want to have the stages broken down in plain english - get this book! Great job by the author. I'm looking forward to reading more of his work.
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DataByne
1.0 out of 5 stars A Shallow Work
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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This book reads like a term paper that was stretched to fill out a passable volume of text. I mean this both literally and figuratively. The large font and margins accompanying a single side printing for the physical copy render it a much longer page count than it should have.

The "insights" themselves are at best skin deep explorations of Joseph Campbell's monomyth in other works. If you are interested in mythological hero tropes, just read "The Hero with A Thousand Faces" or check out Wikipedia if you want an overview of Campbell's stages.

I was looking for an academic and deeply involved book on the subject of mythical archetypes. Joseph Campbell relies on some dated theories for parts of his analysis (Freud lingers in the fields of psychology and literary analysis like a rotted branch jutting from an otherwise vibrant tree. Dead as far as the tree is concerned, but one of the first things an observer will notice), leaving ample territory for a richer exploration of his stages. Sadly, such a work is not found here.
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Cindy Ohio
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a perfect outline course in a book
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Finally, a book that gives you the 18 stage hero journey in detail. I have seen it referenced many times by writers but no one explains all the stage a in detail. Usually they only explain the beginning stages not all. This is a perfect outline course in a book.
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Pat Dey
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable insights
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2018
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