405 How to Write a Movie with Grace Church

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On this episode of the Writing at the Red House Podcast, Kathi Lipp sits down with screenwriter Grace Church, whose raunchy yet heartwarming new comedy, Diamond in the Rough, recently hit theaters. Grace opens up about the decade-long journey that brought this female-driven golf film to life, taking listeners behind the scenes.

From a simple logline idea sparked while working at a country club, Grace shares how Diamond in the Rough slowly took shape over years of dedication and perseverance. She provides insights into the technical aspects of screenwriting, like crafting compelling narrative arcs, developing authentic characters, and navigating the collaborative nature of moviemaking.

Despite the film’s mainstream and, at times, edgy content, Grace highlights how her faith was a driving force throughout the grueling writing and production process. Her story is a powerful reminder that Christian creators can flourish while staying true to their God-given talent and voice.

For aspiring writers or anyone pursuing their dreams amidst the busyness of life, this episode is filled with invaluable wisdom and inspiration. Grace’s vulnerability and humble spirit are sure to motivate listeners to keep chasing their creative callings, no matter the obstacles.

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The Accidental Homesteader

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Steven Pressfield’s Foolscap Method

Diamond in the Rough

Save the Cat

Susy Flory’s Everything Memoir “Quick Start” Video

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Kathi Lipp

Author, Speaker, Writing at the Red House Creator and CEO

Kathi Lipp is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, the Writing at the Red House podcast, and the bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, Ready for Anything, and An Abundant Place. She and her husband, Roger, live in the mountains of northern California, where they run the Red House Writing Retreats.

Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.

Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence, and be the person God made them to be inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure is The Red House, where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at writingattheredhouse.com

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Grace Church

Screenwriter, blogger

Grace Church is a screenwriter, blogger, and wanna-be-author living in Los Angeles. After years of spec-ing and pitching, she and her writing partner got to experience the dream of having their original script DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH purchased, produced, and theatrically released in movie theaters in 2021-2022.

Dubbed as “Mean Girls at a Country Club,” DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH is a female-driven golf comedy built on lived experiences of grief and belonging, set in the elevated and sometimes absurd world of private club life. DIAMOND now streams on Amazon, AppleTV, Peacock, Tubi, and has over one million views on YouTube’s Movie Central (keep those comments coming)!

With a professional background in entertainment, public relations, and hospitality, Grace is also part of Kathi’s CFA leadership team serving as a Community Manager of CFFL. Grace has been a regular contributor in CFA since it began in 2016 and a founding member of both CFFL since its inception in 2019 and the Red House Collective. Grace credits her decluttering work with Kathi as key to increased productivity and creativity as a writer since her first 2000-Thing Fling in 2015.

Grace is a proud member of the Writer’s Guild of America and the Writer’s Guild of Canada and thoroughly believes “it all starts on the page.” She loves to talk with other writers and creators about the tools and techniques they use to get them creating, keep them collaborating, and ensuring it all stays fun along the way! You can connect with Grace on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or her home page at “Rise and Write with Grace & James.”

Instagram – @riseandwritegrace

Diamond in the Rough – https://creatorplus.com/ditrYouTube’s Movie Central – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUwX88QFkQQ

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