Agency #97 - From Self-Publishing to Netflix: How One Story Sparked a Global Movement | Callie Hart
Nov 7, 2025
Callie Hart, a bestselling author and screenwriter known for her dark romance novels, shares her incredible journey from self-publishing to achieving a Netflix deal for her viral book, Quicksilver. She discusses overcoming burnout and reinventing her passion, tapping into the power of BookTok to reach a broad audience. Callie also delves into the intricacies of worldbuilding, crafting morally complex characters, and navigating fan expectations, all while maintaining her creative integrity amidst unexpected pressures.
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Streaming Deals Seek Cinematic, Collaborative IP
- Netflix interest began before the trad deal closed, driven by the book's clear cinematic scenes.
- Streamers look for strong visual worlds and collaborative authors.
Write For Yourself, Not The Algorithm
- Write for yourself, not to appease vocal fans or chase trends.
- Detach from outcome so the story stays pure and art improves.
Detachment Frees Creative Purity
- Detaching from expected outcomes removes a crowd of invisible critics while writing.
- That solitude often produces a purer, stronger story.
