Storyteller Therapy

Episode 19: Filmmaker Life: The Truth About Festivals with Vici Howard

Filmmaker Life: The Truth About Festivals with Vici Howard Black & Brown Femme Films Festival (https://bbffilms.org/) July 25 – 26, 2025 ***************** Learn from

Episode 18: How To Invest In Your Screenwriting Career With Shannan E. Johnson (The Professional Pen)

How To Invest In Your Screenwriting Career! Prioritize investment!!!! Research: Which opportunities and instructors fit your goals and career stage?Take Risks: Get comf

Episode 17: Planning A Successful Life for Your Independent Film

How to Plan A Successful Feature Film! Prioritize your goals!!! Revenue: Generating income from your film through various distribution channels, merchandising, and othe

Episode 16: How To Gain The Emotional Courage For Your Most Personal Script Ever!

Steps to gaining emotional courage for your writing process... 1. Find a safe place 2. Watch content that scares you 3. Do your homework 4. Find something to soothe y

Episode 15: Mastering Rejection From Professional Relationships

Are you still looking for your industry tribe or mentorships? Follow Spade's steps to cultivating the tribe that will help you go the distance. ***************** More..

Episode 14: Mastering Rejection From Creative Jobs

Up for your ideal job, but didn't get it this time around? Learn how to bounce back with the quickness and feel genuine happiness for your peers. ***************** More

Episode 13: Mastering Rejection From Creative Opportunities

Rejection from creative opportunities can set us back. You don't need a harder armor, your need an authentic understanding. Follow Spade's steps for truly mastering rejec

Episode 12: How To Write [A GOOD] Script In 10 Weeks

Writing a feature script can be a daunting task, and there's nothing to it, but to do it. Take Spade's steps to polishing off your draft in 10 weeks and skip the fear! **

Episode 11: How To Write The Perfect Beat Sheet

After the development is the outline. After the outline is the beat sheet. If you haven't already, take a look at how to write the perfect outline. Now, we're on the beat

Episode 10: How To Write The Perfect Feature Outline

Ever get stuck halfway through your script? Well you're not alone. Take a step back and write the foolproof outline for your feature. Spade takes us through the process.

Episode 9: How To Get Out Of A Creative Rut

Writing block? Can't see the next act of your film? Feeling uninspired all together? Well, look forward to getting back on track. Spade takes us through the steps to gett

Episode 8: All The Things To Do Before You Make It BIG

Haven't made it to the height you've envisioned yet? That means there's still time to work on the steps Spade outlines so that your success is as sustainable and satisfyi

Episode 7: Banish Career Envy Forever!

Find yourself feeling a little sting whenever your peers move up in their career? Don't worry, Spade won't tell. Follow the steps in this video to move your own career i

Episode 6: How To Write The Documentary Proposal For Maximum Funding

Applying for grants or funding? Check out this breakdown of exactly what to put in your proposal, how to talk about your project and what funders are looking for. ******

Episode 5: How To Produce The Most Effective Sample For Funding Documentary

Most applications for funding requires a visual sample as apart of the application. How do you know what to shoot, what not to shoot, and what the funder is looking for?

Episode 4: How To Develop A Compelling Documentary Using Genre

Spade takes you through the different genres in documentary and explains how to use them to develop the most compelling version of your non-fiction story. **************

Episode 3: How To Stop Procrastinating On Your Script

Spade takes us through the steps of preparing to write, so you never procrastinate again! ***************** More... Instagram TIKTOK FREE Write A COMPELLING Screen

Episode 2: How To Write Diverse Compelling Characters

In This episode, Spade breaks down how to develop a compelling and diverse cast of characters that will elevate your entire screenplay. ***************** More... Inst

Episode 1: What Is The Storyteller Therapy Podcast?

Welcome to Storyteller Therapy! It's like therapy.... for storytellers. This episode is an introduction to the host, Spade, her experiences in film & TV and what this pod