313 - Don's Away Mission With Author Matt Witten
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Author Matt Witten joins No Win Scenario to discuss his dystopian novel 51%, a police procedural set in a privatized America where corporations own nearly everything — including people.In this episode, Don Schechter talks with Matt about the real-world fears behind 51%, how corporate power and privatization shaped the novel’s world, and why a crime story was the perfect way to explore a dystopian future. The conversation dives into world building, police procedurals, character perspectives, crime marketing, writing advice, and the strange irony of adapting an anti-corporate story for television with help from a major corporation.Whether you’re a fan of dystopian fiction, crime novels, political thrillers, sci-fi, or writing craft, this conversation explores how speculative fiction can turn today’s anxieties into gripping storytelling.No Win Scenario is a science fiction podcast hosted by Don Schechter and Trevor Chamberlain: two friends who hate each other, talking sci-fi.
Episode: 313
Runtime: 26:59
Guest: Matt Witten
In this episode:
- Matt Witten on the origin of 51%
- A dystopian America ruled by corporate power
- Privatized police, institutions, housing, and identity
- Building a believable future through small details
- Why a police procedural fits the world of 51%
- Crime marketing and corporate-controlled justice
- Writing dystopian fiction without overwhelming readers
- Adapting novels for television
- Advice for writers: write what you love and trust your voice
00:00 Introduction to Matt Witten and his work
01:22 The origins of the idea for 51% and real-world parallels
03:20 The privatization of police and other institutions
04:52 Deep fears and societal concerns inspiring dystopian fiction
06:03 Political and corporate trends in storytelling
08:06 Why a police procedural fits the dystopian world
09:02 The concept of crime marketing in the novel
10:53 World-building details: Reagan’s apartments and more
11:12 Creating a no-win scenario to drive the story
13:04 Character perspectives and nuance in storytelling
16:26 Balancing detail and readability in world building
18:23 Adapting a novel to TV
20:53 The irony of a corporate-funded anti-corporate story
25:07 Advice for writers: follow your passion and trust your voiceWebsite:
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