Navigating Alternate Realities With Blake Crouch

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A Note from James I m so excited I m like a fanboy of my favorite TV show of the year It s called Dark Matter and it s on Apple TV Plus I don t know how to describe it It s a thriller it s drama it s science fiction and it s emotional It s just a well-written show Every episode s a cliffhanger and it s based on one of my favorite novels Dark Matter by one of my favorite novelists Blake Crouch Blake was also involved in writing the TV show Blake agreed to come on the podcast and we talk all things writing thrillers Dark Matter TV publishing and he answered all my questions about my favorite show and his writing process Here s Blake Episode Description In this episode James Altucher interviews Blake Crouch the mastermind behind the novel and TV adaptation of Dark Matter They discuss the intricacies of writing thrillers the challenge of adapting a beloved novel for the screen and the science and emotion behind the concept of the multiverse Blake shares his insights into the creative process his experiences with traditional and self-publishing and the importance of emotional resonance in storytelling Whether you re a fan of Dark Matter or an aspiring writer this episode offers a deep look into the mind of a successful author navigating the intersection of science fiction and human experience What You ll Learn The creative process behind writing and adapting Dark Matter for television Insights into the multiverse theory and its narrative potential The emotional and existential questions that drive Blake s storytelling The evolution of Blake s writing career from self-publishing to mainstream success The balance between science fiction concepts and human emotions in creating compelling stories Chapters 02 39 Exploring the Multiverse Concept05 21 Character Development and Performance08 52 Blake Crouch s Writing Journey16 07 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing22 58 Defining the Thriller Genre29 43 The Art of Surprising the Reader33 12 The Art of Surprising Readers34 03 Cliffhangers vs Surprises35 01 The Challenge of Writing Endings35 59 The Value of a Great Book36 59 Exploring Existential Questions38 36 The Science of Gene Editing43 29 The Appeal of Wayward Pines45 23 The Complexity of Plot Twists50 23 The Writing Process55 35 The Impact of Success01 00 04 Conclusion and Future WorksAdditional Resources Blake Crouch s Official WebsiteWayward Pines SeriesRecursion by Blake CrouchUpgrade by Blake Crouch ————What do YOU think of the show Head to nbsp JamesAltucherShow com listeners nbsp and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast Go to nbsp JamesAltucherShow com AskAltucher nbsp and send in your questions to be answered on the air ————Visit nbsp Notepd com nbsp to read our idea lists amp sign up to create your own My new book nbsp Skip the Line is out Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold Join nbsp the nbsp You Should Run for President 2 0 nbsp Facebook Group where we discuss why you should run for President I write about all my podcasts Check out the full post and learn what I learned at nbsp jamesaltuchershow com————Thank you so much for listening If you like this episode please rate review and subscribe to The James Altucher Show wherever you get your podcasts nbsp Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedInClick here to visit this podcast episode