#54 - Write the Movie You Can Actually Make | Thom Harp

Thom Harp is a screenwriter and director of comedy films including "The Donor Party" and "Home Delivery", now in theaters, about a plus-sized model who invites her estranged family to witness the birth of her baby. The film stars Donald Faison, Melanie Field, Lindsay Sloane, Jimmi Simpson, Joe Pantoliano, Lesley Ann Warren, Peter MacNicol, Tracie Thoms and Rainn Wilson. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: •  The origin of "Home Delivery" (and how it almost didn't happen). • Writing toward creative and budget constraints. • The importance of tone and when not to be precious about dialogue. • And why you have to advocate for yourself. RESOURCES: • See "Home Delivery" • Learn more about Thom Harp WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube