Have you ever wondered how a movie gets made? Or better yet, where do the ideas from movies come from? And if you have your sight on making a short film, wouldn't it be great if someone helped you buff your idea and make the end product simply spectacular?

Shannan E. Johnson is that someone! As a former creative executive at NBCU/The Syfy Channel, Shannan left her full-time gig to become a storytelling expert who develops creatives and their ideas for the screen. As a script consultant, teacher, and therapist, she uses her innate understanding of storytelling to make compelling TV and movies.

In today's podcast, Shannan walks us through her wide-ranging career and shares what it's like to work in Hollywood. She offers invaluable tips on how to write and tell a great story. I walked away from our conversation with a framework on how to approach fear and how to position my vision to achieve my desired outcomes!

As you listen to the interview, the conversation will skip forward here and there - this is because Shannan's audio cut off at certain points, but the insights remain powerful throughout.

• 00:00 Introduction to Shannan E. Johnson

• 02:09 The Journey into Storytelling

• 07:14 Understanding the Craft of Screenwriting

• 12:23 The Differences in Storytelling Mediums

• 18:19 Transitioning to Executive Roles in Hollywood

• 24:15 Navigating the Business of Hollywood

• 26:48 The Evolution of Storytelling in TV

• 35:03 Navigating the Transition from Executive to Entrepreneur

• 41:08 Building Confidence and Leadership Skills

• 47:09 The Professional Pen: Empowering Screenwriters

• 51:03 Introducing Truffle Sauce: A New Film Experience

• Website: http://www.shannanejohnson.com/

• The Professional Pen: https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/bio.html

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannanejohnson/

• The Professional Pen IG: https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalpen/

• Website: Martine Severin

• Instagram: Martine | This Is How We Create

• Subscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack

This episode of This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Ray Abercrombie.