Callie Hart is a bestselling author and screenwriter whose dark romance novels have captivated millions of readers worldwide. After years of self-publishing, she found global recognition when her novel Quicksilver went viral on TikTok, leading to a major publishing deal and a three-part Netflix adaptation. In this conversation, Callie shares her journey from burnout to creative rebirth, exploring the craft of worldbuilding, the evolution of fan-driven storytelling, and how she balances authenticity with commercial success.
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(00:00) Introduction(04:46) Facing Burnout and Reinvention(08:09) Discovering BookTok and Finding an Audience(12:05) Going Viral and Hitting #1(15:00) Bidding Wars and Publishing Offers(19:29) The Netflix Deal(23:17) Adapting Books for Screen(25:57) Managing Pressure from Fans and Publishers(30:15) Detaching from Outcomes and Creative Integrity(36:00) The Craft of Worldbuilding(43:59) Writing Morally Complex Characters(01:00:10) Lessons from Failure and Creative Resilience
