Tuesday, November 1, 2016

How Bestselling Sci-fi Thriller Author Blake Crouch Writes: Part Two

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International bestselling sci-fi and thriller novelist and screenwriter, Blake Crouch, took time out from his busy schedule to talk to me about his mind-bending new book Dark Matter and adapting his work for both film and TV.

The hybrid author has penned more than a dozen novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages, and his short fiction has appeared in numerous publications.

In addition to having his Wayward Pines trilogy adapted into a #1 hit TV show by FOX, Blake wrote the screenplay for his latest novel, Dark Matter, for Sony Pictures. He also recently co-created Good Behavior, a TNT show based on his novellas, starring Michelle Dockery (set to premiere November 15, 2016).

His novel Dark Matter was described by the NY Times as an, “… alternate-universe science fiction …. countdown thriller in which the hero must accomplish an impossible task,” and bestselling sci-fi author Andy Weir called it, “An exciting, ingeniously plotted adventure about love, regret, and quantum superposition.”

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If you missed the first half, you can find it right here.

In Part Two of this file Blake Crouch and I discuss:

  • The author’s tips for conquering writer’s block
  • Why versioning and backing up drafts is crucial
  • How to lean into procrastination and find your most productive writing time
  • Why understanding that “everything’s been written,” can set your creativity free
  • Why you need to write the kind of book you want to read
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