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

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.


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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.



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This week, I answer a listener's question on what to do if lack of funds is holding you back.  You're going to learn a way of reframing this question and understanding this problem in a different way - so that it is never a problem for you again!

If lack of money has ever felt like an obstacle for you on the path to screenwriting or filmmaking success, don't miss this one.


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To celebrate the 100th episode of the Shoot From the Heart Podcast, I share about my journey starting and continuing this show and all the changes that have happened in my life.

You'll get a gentle reminder of why you should start what you're putting off now as well as a case for why celebrating matters a lot - even if we're still far from our ultimate dreams.

Celebrate the big 100 with me!  So grateful that you are here!!!

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In today's session, I answer the question: "how can I keep believing when nothing is working?"

You're going to learn there are practical steps you can take...but also that belief requires decision and your deliberate choice to believe no matter what.

If you are finding yourself doubting, grab a coffee, pull up a chair and let's get your belief rock solid again.


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The Upper Limit Problem is an idea that comes from a book called THE BIG LEAP by Gaye Hendricks.  Essentially it's the idea that we all have an inner thermostat for how much good things we can have in our lives (ie how much abundance, how much success, how much love) and that when we go beyond that level, we sabotage to bring ourselves back to our original setting.

In this episode I share some common signs to look out for that you are hitting your Upper Limit, what to do about it, and why you should celebrate it!



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As we go after big, audacious goals (like writing and selling scripts or making movies), we sometimes find that our loved ones don't support us.

In this episode, I address what to do if our nearest and dearest don't share our excitement about our dreams or are actively sabotaging them.

If you love this episode, please share it on your social media and tag me on Instagram @shootfromtheheart1


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It happens to ALL of us after we go after our goals: we're taking loads of action, we're doing all the things...

And suddenly it feels like it's not working  - and we get stuck.

In this episode I share three practical strategies to get you UN-stuck.

You'll want to bookmark this one and listen to it whenever you feel like you're not moving towards your dreams!

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In today's episode, I answer some questions I received about the practical side of writing screenplays. 

How many pages should you aim for?  How much description is too much - and how much is too little?  Will the director change a lot?

The answers to these questions (and much more) are all revealed in this episode. 

Don't miss it if you want some fresh perspectives on what makes a screenplay stand out!

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There's where you are....and there's where you want to be.

The journey between these two points sometimes seems way too long, so the question arises: how can we make it shorter?

In this episode, you're going to learn 3 ways to get to your dreams faster, guaranteed!

If you are ready to hit the accelerator pedal to your big goals, you won't want to miss it.

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