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

121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings

A rich archive of tips, techniques and inspiration to help screenwriters, filmmakers and other creative souls achieve their dreams.

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Ep #20: How to Make the Best Choices Always

May 13, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Do you have five ideas for screenplays and don't know which one you should write?  Perhaps you're trying to decide which project you should focus on for your next movie, and you're torn?  In this episode, I take a deep dive into how to make sure you...

Ep #19: How to Sell Your Screenplay

May 08, 2020 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Every day I receive a message that goes like this: "I've written my screenplay but I don't know what to do with it.  I don't know anyone in the industry and I don't have an agent.  Help!"  Here's the good news: you don't need an agent or previous...

Ep #18: This is the perfect time

May 01, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Have you ever heard yourself say, "I'll start when the time is right?"  And of course, it's not the right time now, is it?Spoiler alert: it's NEVER the right time - until you decide it is.In this episode, you'll learn a simple exercise to shift your...

Ep #17: How to Write a Screenplay

April 16, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

In this practical session, I share what you need to do if you want to write a screenplay.  If you've ever wanted to write one, you'll learn an actionable approach to getting started.If you'd like to dive deeper into how to write a screenplay...

Ep #16: Quietening Your Mind

April 08, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

In this episode, I share a recent livestream I did in my group, Unleash Your Creativity.  The subject is meditation.  To do your best creative work, you must be able to clearly hear your inner voice and guidance - and that is made possible by a simple 5...

Ep #15: Unleash Your Creativity

April 01, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? This is for you.

Ep #14: Why Your Thoughts Matter

March 25, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

To create the life you want, you must first consciously choose your thoughts

Ep #13: Fear is the enemy

March 20, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

In just a week, the world has changed.  It's natural to feel fearful as we navigate these uncertain times, but does it help?In this impromptu episode, I share some thoughts on the current crisis particularly as it pertains to screenwriters and...

Ep #12: Why you MUST...

March 11, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

You were born for a reason. Don't hide from your destiny.

Ep #11: Overcoming Writer's Block

March 04, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Have you ever experienced writer's block?  In this episode, I explore what causes it and how to overcome it.  For more information, go to www.dianebell.com

Ep #10: How to Get Lucky

February 26, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

A brief guide to breaking the "lucky" code

Ep# 9: Self Sabotage

February 19, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

What stops us achieving our goals is ourselves

Ep# 9: Self Sabotage

February 19, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

What causes us not to achieve our goals is rarely outside of ourselves.  In fact, if we're honest, mostly we don't achieve them because of our own self sabotaging behavior.  In this epsiode, I share three kinds of self-sabotage that I have engaged in.  You may recognize them in yourself - and the first step of releasing them is identifying them. If you're serious about achieving your goals, this is essential work.

Ep#8: The Worst Advice for a Screenwriter

February 19, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MB

AKA what not to do if you want to write something great!

Ep #7: Why You're Not Writing Your Screenplay

February 17, 2020 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Overcoming the blocks that stop you from writing

Ep #6: When nothing is going your way

February 12, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Every artist experiences it: you create something you love, but are rejected left, right and center.  You're doing everything you can, but nothing seems to be going your way. What should you do?  In this episode, I explore some ways to evolve and heal...

Ep #5: True Success

February 05, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

To guarantee success, this is essential.

Ep #4: Fierce Belief

January 29, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

If you don't believe, no one else will either.

Ep#3: Showing Up

January 22, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Why is so hard to show up for our dreams?

Ep #2: Taking Action Before You're Ready

January 15, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

You don't learn by consuming, you learn by creating.

Ep #1: Shooting From the Heart

January 07, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

The first key of success: follow your heart