Shoot From the Heart with Diane Bell: Filmmaking, Screenwriting, & Inspiration

If you want to sell your screenplay, you MUST listen to this episode.

First you'll get some keys that can unlock the door to success...

But then I share with you the #1 Master Key.  When you get this, …

Female artists often struggle with feeling like they are not good enough, with feeling like it's not safe to let their voices be heard and with Imposter Syndrome.

In this episode, Diane goes live on h…

Want to know the real reason why you must write your screenplay that stands out from the super-massive crowd?

You are in the right place!

Today we're going to dive into next level screenwriting secrets…

Want to know the real secrets of writing a script that stands out from the super-massive crowd?

You are in the right place!

Today we're going to dive into next level screenwriting secrets so that you s…

Today I want to share a chat I had with screenwriters in my WRITE YOUR SCREENPLAY IN 8 WEEKS group.

One of my students had sent me a screenshot of an example of "bad screenwriting" vs "good screenwri…

Do you REALLY believe that you can make your dream come true?  That you can sell your script or make your movie?

It's okay if the answer is "not really",  at least you're being honest.

The problem is a…

What really make the difference between those who create epic success...and those who don't?

In this episode, recorded live on my Instagram account, I explore what a quantum leap is and what it really…

Do you ever feel stuck at the level you're on with your screenwriting? 

Do you feel like forces outside of you will determine whether you succeed or not?

Are you waiting...hoping...that somehow you'll…

Do you ever feel like you just need to meet the "right people" in order to have success as a screenwriter or filmmaker?  Do you imagine that you're going to get an agent and they'll do the work of se…

If you're ready for some real talk about what it REALLY takes to succeed as a screenwriter or filmmaker, you are in the right place!

This week I take a deep dive into the truth about succeeding (clue:…

This week I dive into 4 of the most common mistakes that I see in screenplays. From repeat beats that drag the story down to scripts that make it too easy for characters, join me in exploring the nua…

To kick off this new season of THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART podcast, I delve into the question many aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers ask themselves: "Should I quit?"

This conversation touches on the…

As the 40th Sundance Festival kicks off today, I want to share this podcast from the archives on my personal Sundance journey.

From dreaming about getting in the screenwriter's lab to having my first …

I'm back!  In this unexpected episode, I share how a period of silence and introspection has led me to a surprising realization about my true purpose. It was definitely not what I expected...but I'm …

Do you need mentorship and group programs in order to achieve success?

If you've been debating whether to sign up for a coach or program, I analyze why to do it, what it can help with you - and also w…

Often things don't go as planned (or how we hope) and it's outside our control.  What we make of these obstacles and setbacks matters a lot.

In this episode, you're going to learn how to take control …

There are literally thousands of screenwriting competitions out there, and it can feel like they are an essential step in the journey to success as a screenwriter - but don't fool yourself into think…

It's inevitable that on the path to our dreams, we're going to have moments of real doubt.  Sometimes these can snowball into such extreme doubt that we give up - and that is a tragedy.

To make sure d…

On everyone's path to a dream creative career as a screenwriter or filmmaker, there comes a moment when we wonder if we should quit our day job.

This week a screenwriter wrote to me with that dilemma …