A great screenwriting book isn’t just about theory—it’s about practical guidance that truly helps writers get their scripts finished. First Draft Survival Guide has already resonated with many in the industry, providing clear, no-nonsense advice for tackling the most daunting stage of writing: the first draft.
Here’s what industry professionals have to say:
Let me start by saying that I am an actor turned producer and that I have written one screenplay, which I found to be an excruciating experience. Since then, I have had ideas floating around in my head, but have never found the courage to sit down and actually make something of it.
I found First Draft Survival Guide to be a refreshing and fun read. First of all, I appreciate the laidback and natural way in which Leonid Andronov addresses the reader. He really makes you feel comfortable and dispels any anxiety you might have about writing your screenplay.
By sharing his own setbacks and failures, he makes you feel understood and less alone on the journey. The book is very easy to read, and Andronov takes you by the hand without sounding condescending or making you feel patronized. The guidelines he gives are all very clear and in-depth, touching on every aspect of screenwriting.
He goes as far as to show you how to pitch and sell your script once it’s finished. As a producer, I can say that the business advice he gives is both accurate and necessary because, sadly, it’s not enough to simply be a good writer.
After reading the book, I felt more motivated to write than ever before and I have since had many new ideas, scenes, and characters pop up in my mind. Thanks to his methods, I have been able to better organize my thoughts and capture them before they vanish—it’s been really exciting.
Andronov somehow manages to make screenwriting seem light and uncomplicated, offering tools that trigger the imagination while reining in the chaos. He also introduces fresh and engaging terms for familiar writing concepts. For instance, my personal favorite: the ‘Inciting Incident’ becomes ‘The Kick’.
He has an amazing way of decomplexifying screenwriting and giving you techniques to get started or unstuck by awakening our imagination—or, as he says, our ‘inner child’.
Not only that, but Andronov also speaks of his own fears and impostor syndrome (which a lot of us suffer from) and offers tricks to work around it and remind us that:
“If you like it, someone else will like it too.”
Basically, if you are a writer or wish to start writing a script, I urge you to read this book. It will stick with you and help you on this bumpy road because, in the words of Andronov himself:
“It’s simple. It’s practical. And it gets you moving.”
— Marianne Bourg, Producer & Writer
📌 Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/bIB5rwO
#AmazonBestseller #Screenwriting #ScreenwritingBooks #WritingCommunity #Filmmaking
Here’s what industry professionals have to say:
Let me start by saying that I am an actor turned producer and that I have written one screenplay, which I found to be an excruciating experience. Since then, I have had ideas floating around in my head, but have never found the courage to sit down and actually make something of it.
I found First Draft Survival Guide to be a refreshing and fun read. First of all, I appreciate the laidback and natural way in which Leonid Andronov addresses the reader. He really makes you feel comfortable and dispels any anxiety you might have about writing your screenplay.
By sharing his own setbacks and failures, he makes you feel understood and less alone on the journey. The book is very easy to read, and Andronov takes you by the hand without sounding condescending or making you feel patronized. The guidelines he gives are all very clear and in-depth, touching on every aspect of screenwriting.
He goes as far as to show you how to pitch and sell your script once it’s finished. As a producer, I can say that the business advice he gives is both accurate and necessary because, sadly, it’s not enough to simply be a good writer.
After reading the book, I felt more motivated to write than ever before and I have since had many new ideas, scenes, and characters pop up in my mind. Thanks to his methods, I have been able to better organize my thoughts and capture them before they vanish—it’s been really exciting.
Andronov somehow manages to make screenwriting seem light and uncomplicated, offering tools that trigger the imagination while reining in the chaos. He also introduces fresh and engaging terms for familiar writing concepts. For instance, my personal favorite: the ‘Inciting Incident’ becomes ‘The Kick’.
He has an amazing way of decomplexifying screenwriting and giving you techniques to get started or unstuck by awakening our imagination—or, as he says, our ‘inner child’.
Not only that, but Andronov also speaks of his own fears and impostor syndrome (which a lot of us suffer from) and offers tricks to work around it and remind us that:
“If you like it, someone else will like it too.”
Basically, if you are a writer or wish to start writing a script, I urge you to read this book. It will stick with you and help you on this bumpy road because, in the words of Andronov himself:
“It’s simple. It’s practical. And it gets you moving.”
— Marianne Bourg, Producer & Writer
📌 Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/bIB5rwO
#AmazonBestseller #Screenwriting #ScreenwritingBooks #WritingCommunity #Filmmaking