Why Writers Swear by TPP’s One-on-One Consultations (Client Testimonial)
Unique Ideas Don't Matter 😱 (Screenwriting #Freegame)
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Pen Pal Testimonial: Mastering Structure in 3 Days (Client Testimonial)
Hollywood is the Largest Gated Community in the World (Shannan Speaks) #screenwriting #filmmaking
Advice to Break into Hollywood: Try and Try Again (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Smart Social Campaigns for Short Films | TRUFFLE SAUCE Case Study (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Protagonist vs. Main Characters vs. Ensemble: What’s the Difference? (Character Development)
Scene Structure: Win or Lose to Move Your Story (#Screenwriting Workshop Highlight)
Get Your Script Read: Use White Space Wisely (#Screenwriting Workshop Highlight)
Dialogue Lessons from Good Will Hunting (Screenwriting Workshop Highlight)
Writer’s Block: Belief or Myth—The Cure Is Always the Same (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Screenwriters: Stop Writing Everything. Start Selling You (Pitching Tips)
How Many Scripts Should You Pitch in a Meeting? (Pitching)
All Stories Are the Same? Star Wars vs Harry Potter (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Too Busy to Write? This One's For You (Screenwriting #Freegame)
The Real Reason Your Script Shouldn’t Follow the Trend (Script Coaching Call)
Screenwriting Rules Were Made to be Broken?? (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Worldbuilding 101: Rules, Techniques & Examples That Work (Script Coaching Call)
Is The Black List a Scam? (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Is This The Stupidest Thing In Hollywood (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Your Protagonist Has to Earn It - No Short Cuts! (Screenplay Structure)
Authenticity Is Your Superpower | Angela Grovey on Reasonable Doubt
Actors, Take Note: Your Job Starts with the Words (Advice from Industry Pros)
TV Writing Tip: Best Route to Shop Your Script (Screenwriting #Freegame)
How FSU Film School Helped This Actor Start a Career in Hollywood (Advice from Industry Pros)
Traditional TV is Dead 😱: How Gen Z Engages in Content (Screenwriting #Freegame)
#Screenwriters: THIS Is How You Make Every Storyline Count
Breaking Into Hollywood Without Training? Here’s the Truth #actingtips
#Screenwriters: Don’t Send Your Script Off Until You Do This First
Your Past Experience Can Launch Your Hollywood Career (Advice from Industry Pros)
You Must Have This If You Want Your Screenplay Sold (Screenwriting #Freegame)
You Need This Process To Outline Your Script
Writers vs. Producers: How to Advocate for Your Script (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Hollywood's Wig Problem: It's Not Just Tyler Perry (Screenwriting #Freegame)
HillmanTok Trademarkl Drama: Who Really Owns It?
Did Netflix Ignore Black Creators and Exploit Hillmantok?
HillmanTok x Netflix: Smart Move, But They Forgot One Thing!
Stop Wasting Words! What NOT to Put in Your Logline (Live Coaching Call)
SINNERS & Black Horror: Escapism or Reflection of Reality?
The Hardest Thing to Fix in a Screenplay (Live Coaching)
Film Schools: STOP DOING THIS! (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Balancing Creativity and Industry Needs as a Screenwriter (Screenwriting #Freegame)
No One Is Exempt From Critique #screenwriting101
Screenwriting Prep: What to Do BEFORE You Write Your Script (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Ageism in Hollywood: Are Writers the Culprits? (Screenwriting #Freegame)
Hollywood Profits Off Dysfunctional Families 😲
Writing Pain Point: Stuck in Your Writing? Here’s How to Move Forward (Screenwriting #Freegame)
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Shannan E. Johnson is the CEO & Head Consultant at the first black-owned script consultancy in Hollywood. The Professional Pen is a writer-centered service that develops writers from idea to pitch to build more confident storytellers prepared for a professional screenwriting career in Hollywood.
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