We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nanea Taylor a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Nanea, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?

How Would You Write It?” started from a simple but powerful idea—giving creatives a platform to not only discuss their craft but also to dream out loud. As a screenwriter myself, I know how often writers, directors, and producers get asked to talk about their past work, but rarely do they get the opportunity to explore ‘what if’ scenarios or dive into their personal creative processes.

My mission is to create a space where storytellers can both celebrate their upcoming projects and have fun reimagining existing IPs, dissecting what makes great stories work. Whether it’s breaking down a blockbuster, analyzing a novel adaptation, or pitching their own fresh take on a classic, the goal is to highlight their brilliance and passion for storytelling.

At its core, How Would You Write It? is about giving these creatives the space to geek out, brag a little, and share their insights in a way that resonates with both industry professionals and storytelling enthusiasts alike.

Nanea, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’ve always been drawn to storytelling. As a screenwriter and senior manager at a consulting firm, I’ve spent years navigating the intersection of creativity and strategy—understanding both the art and the business of storytelling. My passion for film, television, and literature led me to create How Would You Write It?, a podcast that gives writers, directors, producers, and other creatives a space to not only discuss their craft but to dream, experiment, and reimagine storytelling in new ways.

My journey into the entertainment industry started with an obsession: breaking down what makes great stories work. I’ve spent years studying scripts, writing my own, and engaging with creatives who share that same passion. Alongside my consulting career, where I help businesses solve complex problems, I’ve also honed my ability to analyze narratives, deconstruct trends, and have insightful discussions about storytelling.

What How Would You Write It? Offers
The podcast serves two key purposes:

A Platform for Creatives – I interview screenwriters, novelists, directors, and producers to give them the spotlight to talk about their latest projects, their creative process, and their personal journeys. It’s a space where they can geek out about storytelling in a way that feels fresh, fun, and insightful.
A Thought Experiment in Storytelling – Unlike many interview-based podcasts, How Would You Write It? invites guests to actively engage in creative thought experiments. Whether it’s reimagining a blockbuster, pitching their own take on an existing IP, or discussing how they’d adapt a novel, the goal is to explore the limitless possibilities of storytelling.
What Sets How Would You Write It? Apart
What makes How Would You Write It? unique is its blend of industry insight and creative playfulness. So many interviews with creatives focus on their past successes, but this podcast is about what’s next—both in their careers and in the world of storytelling itself. I want to create a space where guests can not only promote their projects but also play with ideas in a way that sparks inspiration.

What I’m Most Proud Of
I’m incredibly proud of the caliber of guests who have joined the podcast so far and the organic, insightful conversations that have come out of it. Hearing creatives light up when they get to dive deep into their process, share their upcoming work, and engage in fun, hypothetical storytelling exercises has been incredibly rewarding. Seeing listeners respond to these discussions and feel inspired in their own creative journeys is what makes this all worthwhile.

What I Want Listeners & Fans to Know
How Would You Write It? is for anyone who loves storytelling—whether you’re a writer yourself, an aspiring creative, or just someone who loves film, TV, and books. It’s a podcast that respects the craft of storytelling while having fun with it. If you’ve ever watched a movie and thought, I wonder how I would write that differently?, then this is the show for you.

At the end of the day, storytelling is about imagination, passion, and pushing creative boundaries. How Would You Write It? is all about celebrating those who do just that.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being a creative is the ability to bring ideas to life and connect with people through storytelling. There’s something magical about taking a concept—whether it’s a character, a scene, or an entire world—that starts as just a thought in your mind and shaping it into something tangible that resonates with others.

As a screenwriter and podcast host, I love the process of exploration—figuring out what makes a story work, dissecting different approaches, and finding new ways to engage an audience. Creativity isn’t just about expression; it’s about problem-solving, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

One of the most fulfilling moments is when someone tells me that a story I wrote, a discussion on the podcast, or an idea I shared inspired them, made them think differently, or sparked their own creativity. That sense of connection—knowing that something you created had an impact—is what makes all the hard work worth it.

At the end of the day, being a creative means embracing curiosity, storytelling, and the joy of imagining what if? That’s what keeps me going, and that’s why I love doing what I do.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

One of the biggest things that non-creatives might struggle to understand about the creative journey is just how much of it happens behind the scenes. From the outside, it might seem like creativity is this effortless flow of inspiration—like writers just sit down, and the words pour out, or filmmakers just see a vision and bring it to life. But in reality, creativity is a constant process of trial and error, self-doubt, and persistence.

A lot of people think of creativity as purely an artistic skill, but it’s just as much about discipline as it is about inspiration. You spend hours, days, or even years refining an idea, rewriting, reworking, and sometimes throwing everything away just to start over. There are long stretches where nothing feels like it’s working, and you have to push through those moments without any guarantee of success.

Another thing that can be hard to grasp is that creativity isn’t always fun. It’s deeply fulfilling, but it can also be exhausting, frustrating, and isolating. You’re constantly putting a part of yourself into your work, opening yourself up to criticism, and navigating an industry that can be unpredictable.

That being said, there’s nothing quite like the moment when a story clicks, when an idea finally comes together, or when someone connects with your work. That’s what makes all the struggle worth it—knowing that you’ve created something meaningful, even if the path to getting there was messy and uncertain.

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