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

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 51 Ratings

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

    Ep #107 - The End of an Era

    Ep #107 - The End of an Era

    This is the last episode of The Shoot From the Heart Podcast.

    In it I share what has brought me to this decision - and why trusting your heart is EVERYTHING, even when it is terrifying.

    If you have enjoyed this podcast, please join me for my new podcast AIM FROM THE HEART!

    I'm so grateful to you for listening to this!

    Sending you so much love and gratitude always.

    • 14 min
    Ep #106: How Mentorship Can Help (and How It Can't)

    Ep #106: How Mentorship Can Help (and How It Can't)

    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 why you don't NEED it.

    For a fresh perspective on what it really takes to succeed, pour a coffee, pull up a chair, and listen in!


    To sign up for the FREE live masterclass, THE 4 SECRETS TO SELLING YOUR SCRIPT --> click HERE

    To join the free Facebook group, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> click HERE

    To sign up for THE NETWORK, my membership for screenwriters and filmmakers who are serious about succeeding --> click HERE

    • 25 min
    Ep #105: The Stories You Tell

    Ep #105: The Stories You Tell

    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 of the narrative of your life in a way that serves you and helps you reach your goals.


    To sign up for the FREE live masterclass, THE 4 SECRETS TO SELLING YOUR SCRIPT --> click HERE

    To join the free Facebook group, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> click HERE

    To sign up for THE NETWORK, my membership for screenwriters and filmmakers who are serious about succeeding --> click HERE

    • 22 min
    Ep #104: You Don't NEED Screenwriting Competitions

    Ep #104: You Don't NEED Screenwriting Competitions

    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 thinking that you need them!

    You don't.

    Here I dissect screenwriting competitions:  why you should enter them, why you shouldn't, which ones matter, what to expect if you win and more.


    For the free masterclass, THE 3 FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITING --> click HERE

    To join the free Facebook group, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> click HERE

    To sign up for THE NETWORK, my membership for screenwriters and filmmakers who are serious about succeeding --> click HERE

    • 21 min
    Ep #103: When You're Feeling Doubt

    Ep #103: When You're Feeling Doubt

    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 doubt doesn't get the better of you, please listen to this episode and learn how to deal with it and let it go.


    For the free masterclass, THE 3 FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITING --> click HERE

    To join the free Facebook group, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> click HERE

    To sign up for THE NETWORK, my membership for screenwriters and filmmakers who are serious about succeeding --> click HERE

    • 19 min
    Ep #102: When to Quit Your Day Job

    Ep #102: When to Quit Your Day Job

    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 and in this episode I dive into the realities of building a career in screenwriting.  Learn what myths exist around earning money as a screenwriter and how to position yourself to successfully go pro.



    For the free masterclass, THE 3 FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITING --> click HERE

    To join the free Facebook group, THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART SOCIETY --> click HERE

    To sign up for THE NETWORK, my membership for screenwriters and filmmakers who are serious about succeeding --> click HERE

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

Anthony Chapman Films ,

Excellent, Helpful Advice and Inspiration

I found Diane on Instagram and began following her. The IG posts were always a source of wisdom and warmth. I was happy to find these podcasts. Downloaded a few and never listened. Just found them again this week and listened to an older pod from the start of the pandemic - about how it matters what you believe. Exactly what I needed to hear at the time. All helpful information and communicated beautifully. Very happy I found this.

google c hater ,

Hits the Target!

Diane Bell’s podcast Shoot from the Heart hits the target. Not only does she offer industry tips and writing guidance but she gets to the heart of the writer in an unexpected but powerful way. Bravo and thanks, Diane!

NKTS ,

Write with your heart

I love listening to Diane’s podcast and taking her free lessons on Facebook. I really recommend it to anybody starting to write or struggling with one’s screenplay. She’s a very nice, wise and fun guide to listen to.

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