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BUILD CONFIDENCE.
UNLEASH CREATIVITY.

The blank page can be intimidating. Let's conquer it.
click to stop writer's block

​COMBAT WRITER'S BLOCK

We know the blank page can be intimidating and bring on the all too familiar writer’s block. In reality, writer’s block stems from only two places - lack of preparation and lack of confidence. 

Many of us wake up with an idea and jump straight to the page without a plan of attack. That's like getting into your car and driving in an unfamiliar place without Google Maps. You're setting yourself up to get lost along the way, which can be frustrating and drive down your motivation to write.

AS CREATIVES...

We tend to set ultra high expectations like finishing our first TV pilot in one week or winning an Oscar for our first screenplay. Then, we get down on ourselves when we don't meet our goals. Trying to be Aaron Sorkin or Shonda Rhimes can be nerve-wracking. 

Guess what that does to the confidence?
It punches your confidence right in the face. We cannot create at our highest level if we are constantly doubting ourselves.
CLICK TO GIVE YOURSELF GRACE

release the pressure. enjoy the process.

In No Writer's Block, TPP prepares Pen Pals to tackle the white page with tenacity and a rock-solid plan using practical exercises that keep it plain for screenwriters of all levels who need to reignite their creativity.

What you need to be successful in this course:
  • A computer
  • An open mind

​That's it. You don't even have to be working on a particular story or trying to meet a deadline. 

This SERIES is for those who want to get their creativity flowing.

THE SERIES INCLUDES

  • 5-part series available at your convenience
  • Affirmations to fight the negativity and boost confidence
  • Writing activities to get your creativity flowing
  • Defining storytelling elements using relatable life experiences
  • Case studies from produced screenplays to see how the pros do it.​

HOW TO ENROLL

Join the BFF Program to get access to the No Writer's Block course + 👇🏾
  • Student Discounted 1:1 Sessions
  • Screenplay Structure Course
  • Outlining Workbooks
  • Homework Explainer Videos
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THE INSTRUCTOR

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Shannan E. Johnson
Former TV exec turned CEO + Head Consultant of The Professional Pen

​Get the Series + Course + FREE BONUSES 👆🏾for just $99/month

ENROLL NOW
My respect for the craft of writing has been strengthened, and I have a renewed passion for getting stories out of my head and on the page. This class provides a clear and direct path to achieving a deeply personal writing goal I have wanted to bring to fruition for years.
Shannan is so generous with her knowledge and wisdom, and pours all of that into you in such a way that she elevates your life.
​- Caryn

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