Career
Bell began her writing career for The Bold and the Beautiful in 1988 under legendary writer William J. Bell. There she helped create the character Sally Spectra who was loosely based on her step-father who worked in the Los Angeles garment industry.
Bell later developed primetime shows for NBC and CBS.
Before returning to daytime, Bell was an essayist for publications such as "T" the New York Times Style Magazine, "C" Magazine, Aspen Magazine, and Aspen Peak Magazine.
Bell returned to The Young and the Restless in November 2007 and was named Head Writer in March 2008, and co-executive producer in September 2009. She was then elevated to Executive Producer of the series in December 2010.
In 2012, after her departure from The Young and the Restless,Bell founded the production company Vitameatavegamin Productions.
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