Shannan E. Johnson

Join me Live with the Cori Luv Show as we chat pitching and the business of Hollywood.

Thursday, October 23rd
5p PT
IG: @theprofessionalpen

2 months ago | [YT] | 20

Shannan E. Johnson

The First 15 Script Competition IS BACK!

Have you been writing? That's the question. Cycle II of the First 15 Script Competition is now open!


Submit your logline + the first 15 pages of your script.
All 2nd rounders receive feedback.
Top 10 receive a workshop with me. 😉
Winner receives a career strategy session with me + a general meeting with a Hollywood exec (TBD). Last year's exec was from MACRO (JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, RAISING DION)


Get your pages ready.
Applications close 10/31.
www.theprofessionalpen.com/script-competition

2 months ago | [YT] | 23

Shannan E. Johnson

Have you seen the newest Jordan Peele produced thriller HIM? There have been a lot of bad reviews. But is it that bad? 👀 I'm discussing it LIVE.

Wednesday, September 24
530p PT

See you there!

3 months ago | [YT] | 26

Shannan E. Johnson

HIGHEST 2 LOWEST was a disappointment to many while others found it a great ode to New York as Spike Lee Joints tend to be.
Join me tomorrow to discuss.
5:30p PT - Right here on YouTube
#screenwriting #highest2lowest #filmanalysis #moviereview

3 months ago | [YT] | 34

Shannan E. Johnson

Are you a student interested in a career in social media AND you love TV and film? Double up your experience with The Professional Pen's internship program.

It's perfect for a project-based, deadline-oriented student who wants to dip their toe into the entertainment industry while showing off their social media/digital marketing skills. And it's virtual, so - no driving, no missing class or social events, and best of all, you create your own work hours.

🟢 If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, submit your application by September 12th.
🟢 Know another student who may thrive in this internship, share it with them.

Application: www.theprofessionalpen.com/internship

3 months ago | [YT] | 9

Shannan E. Johnson

TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Join me for an ASK ME ANYTHING session:

Tuesday, July 8th

IG @theprofessionalpen at 5:30p pT

TikTok @shannanejohnson at 6:30p pT

5 months ago | [YT] | 9

Shannan E. Johnson

Screenwriter by heart. Social media manager by trade?
We’re hiring.

The Professional Pen is looking for a Social Media Manager who knows their way around a content calendar and a character arc.

✅ Real experience managing IG, TT, YT
✅ Writes like a pro (in someone else’s voice)
✅ Creative with trends, memes, and engagement
✅ Reliable and deadline-ready

This is perfect for a screenwriter who’s already been in the social game and wants a side hustle that speaks their language.

📅 Apply by July 11
🔗 www.theprofessionalpen.com/gigs

#HiringNow #ScreenwritingJobs #SocialMediaManager #CreativeSideHustle

5 months ago | [YT] | 15

Shannan E. Johnson

Join me for Tuesday Night Live 👇🏾
5:30p PT: www.instagram.com/theprofessionalpen
6:30p PT: www.tiktok.com/shannanejohnson

8 months ago | [YT] | 20

Shannan E. Johnson

Pen Pals, I know the road to screenwriting success isn’t always easy. Sometimes, the toughest part is knowing how to level up your craft. So, if you're open to it, let's talk: What’s your biggest challenge right now?

8 months ago | [YT] | 9

Shannan E. Johnson

THIS SATURDAY

We're breaking down the Lovecraft Country pilot page-by-page. Learn screenplay structure by seeing how the pros break it down.

Join the Academy to Register: www.skool.com/screenwriters-academy
- Access to the Script + TPP Notes
- Access to the Master Class Replay
- Entry into monthly screenwriting fundamentals workshops
- Free entry into bi-weekly writing hours

See you in class!

9 months ago | [YT] | 23