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

Most of us don't ever talk about money.  Creative people are especially bad for this.  We often think of artists who make money as "sell outs" and say things like "money isn't important to me, creativity is."  We glorify the idea of the "starving...

Sometimes as creators, we downplay the effects of our choices ("I'm just making a little movie that no one will see") - but the truth is everything we create has an energetic effect in the world.  We must be conscious of our power and use it wisely to...

Last week I shared 5 dangerous habits that will block your success, and so many of you wrote to me to say, "yes, I have that habit...but how do I change it?"  In this episode you're going to learn a simple and practical approach to do just that.  You...

We often hear about the habits of successful people...but we rarely talk about the habits that so many of us engage in that will kill our chances of success.  In this episode, I take a dive into five of them that you might not be aware of.  If you're...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

A brief guide to breaking the "lucky" code

What stops us achieving our goals is ourselves

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

Overcoming the blocks that stop you from writing

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...

To guarantee success, this is essential.

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

Why is so hard to show up for our dreams?

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

The first key of success: follow your heart