We all have "off" days - days where we're fighting a cold, not feeling great, worried about a loved one, and so on. But what to do when we're having an "off" day - but we've got to get things done?! In this episode I share my own strategies for showing up and following through on commitments even when I'm not feeling great. Learning these tools can make all the difference in our lives - because truly: we're always going to experience "off" days, but we don't want them to derail us from...

If you are looking for a mentor and community to help you thrive as a screenwriter and/or filmmaker, The Network is for you. In this special episode, I share exactly what The Network is and how it can help you. You'll also hear from current members of The Network on how it has impacted their lives - both as screenwriters/filmmakers and as humans. If you're ready to jump in to THE NETWORK and get my direct mentorship and be part of the most incredible community of screenwriters and...

To get your film into Sundance is the dream of many aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers. In this episode I share my own journey with Sundance, as someone who's film was improbably selected from the slush pile and went on to win two awards there.  I also share about my journey to being a participant in the Sundance Screenwriter's Lab. You'll learn exactly what you need to do if you want to get to Sundance with your project - because let's be clear: if it's your calling, Sundance will...

To get to greenlight, your script doesn't need to be perfect - but it does need to be good enough.  What that really means is that it's got to engage and move the reader. In this episode you're going to learn some unexpected expert tips on upleveling the style of your script.  You'll learn what it means to think like a director (and why it's often the key to great screenwriting), why screenwriting is like poetry, my own "rule of 3", and the main question you should be asking as you...

The path to your big dreams is a long one and made of many, many steps.  This can feel overwhelming and daunting, sometimes even making us want to give up - but in this episode I offer you an actionable system that simplifies your journey to three simple steps that you take over and over. With these 3 steps, your success is inevitable! To sign up for the free masterclass, DESTINATION GREENLIGHT --> click HERE To join the SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> click HERE

As we come to the end of the 2022, it's a good time to look back and see what we can learn from this year. In this episode, I get very personal and candid about some of the lessons I've learned. You'll hear about what I've learned from making my big dream come true - but also what I learned about mentorship and trusting yourself.  Tune in, have a listen, then sit down and reflect on your own journey.  What do you want to take forward into 2023?  What do you want to leave behind? To join...

As we come to the end of this year, you might already be thinking ahead to your big goals for next year. But as you know - many of us set big goals and don't even get close to achieving them. How do we make sure that this time will be different?  How do we set ourselves up for a year that changes the story of our lives? Pull up a chair and listen in as I share three things you should be doing now to ensure that next year really is one to remember! If you want to go deeper into this with...

How do you end a movie so that it has viewers raving?  How do you end one so that you set up a sequel that will be a masterpiece? And what does this have in common with how you end your year? As we begin the last month of the year, let's take a look at how to end something meaningfully - and set us up for the best sequel ever. To join the Shoot From the Heart Society: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239946376921960 To sign up for 2023: YEAR OF THE...

Ever heard the story that you have to write at least 3-5 scripts before you sell one? Who made that rule?!   And is it even true?? In this episode, I dive into this myth that you'll hear regurgitated all around the online screenwriting world and share my own personal experience not only selling my first script - but being hired to rewrite a script for an A list director before I'd even written my own script #2! To join THE NETWORK --> CLICK HERE To join THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART...

Ever feel in a rush to get where you want to go? Feel like if you don't keep hustling, keep moving, keep pushing that you're never going to get there? While it's great to have big dreams and goals, the truth is life is NOW. If we think we can't have fun, be happy or feel abundant and secure until we have success - it's highly likely that we'll never experience what we really want. Pull up a chair, listen to this episode and plug into what really matters. To join THE NETWORK, my...

No one thinks they have a negative attitude - yet the truth is many of us are walking around with beliefs that are FAR from positive.  The problem is as long as you hold negative beliefs, you're going to be blocking the results you want.  If you think selling your script is really hard.... it will be! In this bit size episode, I explore what it means to have a negative attitude and offer a quick way to check yours.   Shifting to a positive attitude will be life-changing. To join the Shoot...

Last week I posted on Instagram that the real reason you won't sell your script is that you don't believe in it enough. To say that annoyed some folks would be an understatement!  I received a bunch of messages saying, "the problem isn't that I don't believe, the problem is I don't know the right people." Fair enough - but let's dissect that!  In that episode I take a deep dive into why the problem really isn't that you don't know the right people. Jump in and get ready to shift your...

If you're a friend of mine on social media, you'll be aware there are some changes happening in my world (beyond relocating to Spain!). In this episode, I share about the future of Shoot From the Heart and about the birth of Aim from the Heart, as well as a little about what you can expect from each. I'm so excited about this new chapter in my life and my business and I look forward to being able to better support you on the path to your dreams, whether they include screenwriting or...

The #1 reason people give for not making their movie is lack of finance.  This becomes even more of a block when every day the news is full of talk of global recession, rising costs and hard times. So what can we do about it? In this episode, I share how and why your success is NOT dependent on the global situation and what it actually IS dependent on. You'll also learn 3 actionable strategies to shift yourself away from feeling disempowered around money and raising finance. To join the...

Why you want what you want matters.  A lot.   In this episode I share the power of your why and how to harness it so that it fuels you through the challenges you face. To join my free group for filmmakers and screenwriters, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/239946376921960

Many screenwriters have problems committing to a single idea.  Either they have 5 ideas for movies and just can't choose, or they choose one, get started...and soon find themselves up in the middle of the night thinking about another idea.  A BETTER idea. The problem is: if we don't commit, we won't get to the finish line. In this episode I explore the idea of committing to one idea and why sometimes it's necessary.   To join the Shoot From the Heart Society (it's free):...

Do you ever wonder if you've left it too late to achieve the really big dream you have? That you're too old to write and sell your script?  To start a business and create financial freedom?  To meet your dream partner? Often we'll say to ourselves "if it was going to happen, it would have happened by now!" In this episode I break down why you are actually the PERFECT age for whatever you dream of. To join my free group for screenwriters and filmmakers, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY,...

As you may know, I have just moved to Spain! This dream has been years in the making, and in this episode, I share 5 massive lessons I've learned from making this happen.  These lessons will help you achieve your big dream no matter what it is! I also answer the questions so many of my listeners have been asking, "why Spain?!  Will you still write screenplays or make movies?" Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair - all will be answered! Join my FREE Facebook group for screenwriters...

It's a cliche to say it but your dreams really do exist on the other side of your comfort zone.  What does that really mean though?  And how do we look after ourselves when we're in the zone of discomfort? In this episode I share the serious discomfort that I've been feeling lately as I go after some of my dreams and the lessons I've learned from it. You'll learn why discomfort is necessary, how to handle it and how to make sure we're not overloading our nervous systems.  You'll also learn...

"Don't aim too high and you'll never be disappointed."  Sound familiar?  Many of us are taught to be sensible and only aim for things we are certain to achieve...but what if it's our big crazy dreams that will really make us live our biggest, best lives? In this episode, I explore why big dreams are like treasure maps and the #1 thing you shouldn't do if you want your big dream to come true. To sign up for UNSHAKEABLE CONFIDENCE:    CLICK HERE To sign up for THE SECRET KEY: CLICK HERE To...

The midpoint in a script or a film is a crucial moment.  Typically, it's not a moment of big action, but more about the internal life of the protagonist.  It's the moment that they truly decide and there's no turning back; a moment where they look in the mirror and see who they are, what they have to let go of, and who they have to become to achieve their goals. If a year is like a movie in the franchise of your life, we're at the midpoint. This year may not so far have gone how you hoped,...

An artistic journey encompasses a series of levels.  Mastery of one level never assures us entry to the next.  Often we feel stuck at the level where we are (for instance: writing scripts but not getting paid for them). In this episode, drawn from the archives of my teachings, you'll learn what really needs to happen in order for you to move to the next level. No matter where you are on your journey, tune in and discover the secret key that will unlock the next level for you! Join the...

It seems like there are lots of new people in my world just now, and I wanted to take a moment to share a little of my own story, of where I'm from and how I got here.  Grab a coffee, and let me introduce myself.  I appreciate you listening so much. If you'd like to join the Shoot From the Heart Society --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/239946376921960 To sign up for the free masterclass SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVIE (live May 20) --> www.dianebell.com/movieclass

Have you heard of the calling card film?  It's the idea that you make a micro budget film that acts as a calling card to the powers that be, so that you can climb the ladder of filmmaking success.   But what if you make a good film...and no one pays attention? In this episode, I dissect the idea of the calling card film and explore what we should really be aiming for when we commit to making a micro budget indie film.  To join the Shoot from the Heart Society:...

I'm back for Season 2! In this session, you're going to learn why we fall off the horse and how to get back on.  I share some personal stories about making movies and falling off the horse of filmmaking, and much more.  If you have lost faith, this episode is a must listen.  So happy to be back!!! If you'd like to join my community to access free masterclasses --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/239946376921960