Shannan E. Johnson

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Shannan E. Johnson is a former development and current programming executive at The Syfy Channel (Being Human, Haven, Warehouse 13) turned CEO of The Professional Pen (TPP), a script consultancy. TPP develops screenwriters from idea to pitch to become more confident storytellers prepared for a professional screenwriting career and consults with scripted film and TV teams to streamline their development process to get to pre-production more efficiently. TPP offers writing services that hone the key skills to develop an effective writing process: understanding screenplay structure, outlining, and giving, receiving, and addressing notes. Work 1:1 with our TPP Story Experts for straight-shot, no-chaser feedback to beef up your screenwriting portfolio and level up your screenwriting career. Key partnerships/collaborations: Prime Video Studios, Fox Entertainment, Hallmark Media, Sony, Revolt, Screencraft, Essence, allblk, Stage32 IG: @theprofessionalpen Web: www.theprofessionalpen.com

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When the Woman Chases: A Social Responsibility in Faith-Based Films (RELATIONSHIP GOALS)

When the Woman Chases: A Social Responsibility in Faith-Based Films (RELATIONSHIP GOALS) Shannan E. Johnson

569 views - 5 days ago

Who Actually Controls What You See on Screen? | RELATIONSHIP GOALS

Who Actually Controls What You See on Screen? | RELATIONSHIP GOALS Shannan E. Johnson

485 views - 6 days ago

Relationship Goals vs. Think Like a Man: What Went Wrong (Film Analysis)

Relationship Goals vs. Think Like a Man: What Went Wrong (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

2.4K views - 1 week ago

Accountability Check-In: My Revision Process (and Why It Works) (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Accountability Check-In: My Revision Process (and Why It Works) (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

178 views - 2 weeks ago

5 Steps to Create S.M.A.R.T. Character Goals (Screenwriting #Freegame)

5 Steps to Create S.M.A.R.T. Character Goals (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

170 views - 3 weeks ago

His & Hers & The Rules of Whodunnits (Series Analysis)

His & Hers & The Rules of Whodunnits (Series Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

484 views - 4 weeks ago

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A Shannan E. Johnson

491 views - 1 month ago

Hollywood Is Shifting — But It’s Not Dying (The State of the Industry)

Hollywood Is Shifting — But It’s Not Dying (The State of the Industry) Shannan E. Johnson

982 views - 2 months ago

Why the Second Half of Wicked: For Good Doesn’t Hit the Same (Film Analysis)

Why the Second Half of Wicked: For Good Doesn’t Hit the Same (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

260 views - 2 months ago

What The Morning Show Teaches About Theme

What The Morning Show Teaches About Theme Shannan E. Johnson

264 views - 3 months ago

After the Hunt: When Smart Storytelling Loses Emotion (Film Analysis)

After the Hunt: When Smart Storytelling Loses Emotion (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

278 views - 3 months ago

DC Comics Says No to AI | AI in Hollywood: Tilly Norwood and SAG-AFTRA (Screenwriting #Freegame)

DC Comics Says No to AI | AI in Hollywood: Tilly Norwood and SAG-AFTRA (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

189 views - 3 months ago

Southern Fried Rice Backlash: Can Black Writers Write Non-Black Leads?

Southern Fried Rice Backlash: Can Black Writers Write Non-Black Leads? Shannan E. Johnson

581 views - 3 months ago

Fetishization, Race & Responsibility in Storytelling | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Film Analysis)

Fetishization, Race & Responsibility in Storytelling | ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

4.8K views - 4 months ago

POV Storytelling: What to Watch + Learn From (Screenwriting #Freegame)

POV Storytelling: What to Watch + Learn From (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

258 views - 4 months ago

The Workshop Cut: How To Format a Screenplay

The Workshop Cut: How To Format a Screenplay Shannan E. Johnson

382 views - 4 months ago

HIM (2025): Yes, It Has a Story — Beat-by-Beat Breakdown (Film Analysis)

HIM (2025): Yes, It Has a Story — Beat-by-Beat Breakdown (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

370 views - 4 months ago

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A (Pitching)

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A (Pitching) Shannan E. Johnson

337 views - 4 months ago

When Art Mirrors Tragedy: Adolescence + Accused

When Art Mirrors Tragedy: Adolescence + Accused Shannan E. Johnson

128 views - 4 months ago

The Golden Era for Movies - The 90's (1998)

The Golden Era for Movies - The 90's (1998) Shannan E. Johnson

264 views - 5 months ago

What Execs Think When They Read Your Script (Live Script Coaching)

What Execs Think When They Read Your Script (Live Script Coaching) Shannan E. Johnson

500 views - 5 months ago

Why Fans Were Disappointed in Highest 2 Lowest (Film Analysis)

Why Fans Were Disappointed in Highest 2 Lowest (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

3.1K views - 5 months ago

Grounded, Real, Relevant: What to Watch This Week (Movie Night)

Grounded, Real, Relevant: What to Watch This Week (Movie Night) Shannan E. Johnson

155 views - 5 months ago

How Screenwriters Should Really Use ChatGPT

How Screenwriters Should Really Use ChatGPT Shannan E. Johnson

1.1K views - 5 months ago

Directors: Visuals Aren’t Enough (Directing Tips)

Directors: Visuals Aren’t Enough (Directing Tips) Shannan E. Johnson

238 views - 5 months ago

Dark Matter Review – When Novels Don’t Translate to TV (TV Analysis)

Dark Matter Review – When Novels Don’t Translate to TV (TV Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

247 views - 5 months ago

Disney is Being Sued: Let's Talk WGA Registration vs Copyright (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Disney is Being Sued: Let's Talk WGA Registration vs Copyright (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

238 views - 5 months ago

SINCERELY BRAD Gets Cinematography Right: 3 Things That Make or Break Your Indie Film

SINCERELY BRAD Gets Cinematography Right: 3 Things That Make or Break Your Indie Film Shannan E. Johnson

142 views - 6 months ago

Quinta Brunson Lawsuit Dismissed - Step-By-Step Copyright Instructions (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Quinta Brunson Lawsuit Dismissed - Step-By-Step Copyright Instructions (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

448 views - 6 months ago

Issa Rae Is Being Sued: How Can Writers Protect Themselves (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Issa Rae Is Being Sued: How Can Writers Protect Themselves (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

832 views - 6 months ago

Script Notes: Formatting, Worldbuilding & Genre Fixes (Live Coaching Call)

Script Notes: Formatting, Worldbuilding & Genre Fixes (Live Coaching Call) Shannan E. Johnson

243 views - 6 months ago

The Accountant 2: A Sequel We Didn't Need (Film Analysis)

The Accountant 2: A Sequel We Didn't Need (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

161 views - 6 months ago

Love Complex, Nuanced Drama? Watch These 3 Films

Love Complex, Nuanced Drama? Watch These 3 Films Shannan E. Johnson

139 views - 6 months ago

Apple’s The Studio—Right Format, Wrong Lead? (Series Analysis)

Apple’s The Studio—Right Format, Wrong Lead? (Series Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

184 views - 6 months ago

Vimeo Just Launched Its Own Netflix—Should You Care? (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Vimeo Just Launched Its Own Netflix—Should You Care? (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

316 views - 6 months ago

Fantastic Four: Marvel Finally Got It Right (Film Analysis)

Fantastic Four: Marvel Finally Got It Right (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

228 views - 6 months ago

Raising Kanan S3 Review: Why It’s the Weakest Season (Series Analysis)

Raising Kanan S3 Review: Why It’s the Weakest Season (Series Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

111 views - 6 months ago

Hollywood's Script Guru's - Are They Even Qualified?? (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Hollywood's Script Guru's - Are They Even Qualified?? (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

390 views - 6 months ago

How to Make Your Story S.M.A.R.T. (Screenplay Outlining Tips)

How to Make Your Story S.M.A.R.T. (Screenplay Outlining Tips) Shannan E. Johnson

204 views - 7 months ago

The #1 Mistake Writers Make with Script Notes (Screenwriting #Freegame)

The #1 Mistake Writers Make with Script Notes (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

167 views - 7 months ago

Don't Do THIS When Rewriting Your Script (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Don't Do THIS When Rewriting Your Script (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

234 views - 7 months ago

Coverfly, WeScreenplay & More Closed—Here’s Your Next Step (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Coverfly, WeScreenplay & More Closed—Here’s Your Next Step (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

361 views - 7 months ago

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A Shannan E. Johnson

183 views - 7 months ago

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A Shannan E. Johnson

305 views - 8 months ago

Behind-The-Scenes of FOREVER - Writing, Budgets, & Story Gaps (Advice from Industry Pros)

Behind-The-Scenes of FOREVER - Writing, Budgets, & Story Gaps (Advice from Industry Pros) Shannan E. Johnson

382 views - 8 months ago

Accountability Check In: Have You Been Writing??

Accountability Check In: Have You Been Writing?? Shannan E. Johnson

159 views - 8 months ago

Watch Us Improve This Script in 13 Minutes (Script Coaching Call)

Watch Us Improve This Script in 13 Minutes (Script Coaching Call) Shannan E. Johnson

247 views - 8 months ago

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A Shannan E. Johnson

285 views - 8 months ago

Black Boy Joy & Teenage Love in FOREVER: Let’s Talk (Series Analysis)

Black Boy Joy & Teenage Love in FOREVER: Let’s Talk (Series Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

239 views - 8 months ago

How Government Cheese Got Made: You Won't Believe It (Advice from Industry Pros)

How Government Cheese Got Made: You Won't Believe It (Advice from Industry Pros) Shannan E. Johnson

246 views - 8 months ago

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A

AMA: Screenwriting and Film Industry Q&A Shannan E. Johnson

265 views - 8 months ago

Grace in SINNERS: Selective Allyship or Survival? (Film Analysis)

Grace in SINNERS: Selective Allyship or Survival? (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

654 views - 9 months ago

The Break Down: Does SINNERS Live Up to the Hype? (Film Analysis)

The Break Down: Does SINNERS Live Up to the Hype? (Film Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

1K views - 9 months ago

Feature Film Structure: Start Your Screenplay the Right Way (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Feature Film Structure: Start Your Screenplay the Right Way (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

377 views - 9 months ago

Writing the Book First? It’s Not the Magic Trick You Think (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Writing the Book First? It’s Not the Magic Trick You Think (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

234 views - 9 months ago

SEVERANCE: Mystery vs. Confusion: There’s a Difference (Screenwriting #Freegame)

SEVERANCE: Mystery vs. Confusion: There’s a Difference (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

328 views - 9 months ago

Finished SEVERANCE Season 2—Still Feeling Unsatisfied? (Series Analysis)

Finished SEVERANCE Season 2—Still Feeling Unsatisfied? (Series Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

174 views - 10 months ago

My Honest SEVERANCE Reaction: What’s Going On? (Series Analysis)

My Honest SEVERANCE Reaction: What’s Going On? (Series Analysis) Shannan E. Johnson

242 views - 10 months ago

Why Netflix’s Pilot Order for A DIFFERENT WORLD Is… Odd (Screenwriting #Freegame)

Why Netflix’s Pilot Order for A DIFFERENT WORLD Is… Odd (Screenwriting #Freegame) Shannan E. Johnson

511 views - 10 months ago

HillmanTok Ask Me Anything (TV + FIlm Q&A)

HillmanTok Ask Me Anything (TV + FIlm Q&A) Shannan E. Johnson

137 views - 10 months ago